Mitchell's 42 points put the Cavaliers to a narrow 136-131 victory over the Magic.

March 25th - The Cavaliers defeated the Magic 136-131. Mitchell scored 42 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Harden added 26 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Magic, Ben Clint Bonzio contributed 36 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Silva had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Magic started with an 8-0 run to take the lead, with Bancharo scoring consecutive points to establish an advantage. The Cavaliers then relied on Mitchell and Mobley to try and close the gap, but they were unable to take the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Magic led 39-32. In the second quarter, the Cavaliers relied on Harden hitting consecutive three-pointers to help them take the lead. At halftime, the Cavaliers led 72-68.

After switching sides, the Cavaliers, relying on Mitchell's consecutive scores, widened the gap to double digits. The Magic, thanks to Bancharo, briefly narrowed the gap, but the Cavaliers steadied themselves. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers led 105-97 . In the final quarter, the Magic fought back to within 3 points. In the crucial moments, Mitchell hit a key shot and calmly made the free throws to seal the victory. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Magic 136-131 .

Magic player statistics

Bankels had 36 points , 6 rebounds , and 5 assists; Silva had 18 points , 6 rebounds , and 3 assists; Bane had 17 points , 7 rebounds , and 3 assists; Kane had 17 points , 6 rebounds , and 3 assists; Carter had 15 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Carter also had 15 points , 4 rebounds , and 4 assists; Howard had 5 points , 1 rebound , and 2 assists; Bitadze had 4 points , 2 rebounds , and 3 assists; Wagner had 4 points and 2 rebounds.

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 42 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Harden 26 points , 3 rebounds , 7 assists ; Merrill 19 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Mobley 19 points , 9 rebounds, 6 assists; Struz 11 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Bryant 9 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Schroder 6 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Wade 2 points , 1 rebound , 1 assist.

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