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HISTORICAL FACTS: Cavaliers edge magic in thrilling game 5 victory | History Defined

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in

In a thrilling Game 5 matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Orlando Magic 104-103 to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference series. Donovan Mitchell led the charge for the Cavaliers with 28 points, while Evan Mobley's crucial block on Franz Wagner's layup in the final seconds secured the victory for Cleveland.

The Cavaliers, who suffered two losses in Orlando last week, bounced back with a strong performance at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Despite missing starting center Jarrett Allen due to a bruised rib, Cleveland received significant contributions from Max Strus, who scored 16 points, and Mobley, who recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

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