NBA Playoffs Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic Injury Report
Injury Report for the Cleveland Cavaliers
- Ty Jerome (OUT) - Foot injury
- Craig Porter Jr. (OUT) - Ankle injury
- Dean Wade (OUT) - Sprained knee
Wade's injury is particularly concerning, as he has been a key contributor for the Cavaliers this season, averaging 7.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
Injury Report for the Orlando Magic
The Magic are fully healthy and have no players listed on their injury report. This is a major advantage for Orlando, as they will have their full complement of players available for Game 1.
Outlook for Game 1
The Cavaliers and Magic have split their two regular season meetings, with each team winning on their home court. Cleveland has the advantage of home-court advantage in Game 1, but Orlando will be looking to steal a win on the road. The Magic will need to play well on the defensive end in order to have a chance to win. Cleveland is one of the highest-scoring teams in the NBA, and they will be looking to exploit any weaknesses in Orlando's defense. The Cavaliers will need to be careful not to overlook the Magic. Orlando is a young team with a lot of potential, and they have shown that they can be a tough matchup for anyone.
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