What To Expect In Third Cleveland Cavaliers-Orlando Magic Matchup

In their last game, the Cleveland Cavaliers began a four-game road trip with a wire-to-wire 116-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks this past Saturday night.

Tonight, the Wine and Gold will take on the Orlando Magic.

Here are four things to expect in the third matchup this season between the Magic and Cavaliers.

1. No LeVert Again

According to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, Cleveland swingman Caris LeVert will miss his second consecutive game due to a right wrist sprain.

LeVert missed both of the Wine and Gold’s previous games against Orlando this season, and will miss his 10th contest of the season due to injury tonight.

2. A Tough Offensive Test for Cleveland

The Cavaliers have scored at least 104 points in 20 of their last 21 games.

The only game in this span in which they did not reach this mark was back on December 11, when Cleveland fell 104-94 on the road against the Magic.

3. Plenty of Cavaliers Three-Point Attempts

The Wine and Gold have not been afraid to shoot three-pointers recently.

They have tallied at least 43 attempts from behind the arc in four of their last five contests, and have averaged 43 three-point attempts over their last five games.

4. A Big Game from Banchero

Orlando forward Paolo Banchero has had a pair of strong performances against the Cavaliers this season.

The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year is averaging 31.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and one block per game in two games against Cleveland so far this season. He most notably scored a then-career-high 42 points against the Wine and Gold back on December 6.