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WATCH: Magic vs. Cavs Gets Chippy in Game 1 of NBA Playoffs

The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers are setting themselves up for a very physical first-round series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Jeremy Brener|
Apr 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) defends Cleveland Cavaliers
Apr 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) defends Cleveland Cavaliers | David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

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CLEVELAND — The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers are getting physical right away, setting the tone for what should be a very tight first-round series between the two teams.

In the second quarter, technical fouls were handed out to Cavaliers guard Isaac Okoro and forward Georges Niang for taunting.

Niang's foul came after he got a bump from Magic guard Markelle Fultz, who was assessed a flagrant for pushing the Cavs reserve forward.

The Magic have not held a lead throughout the first half, largely due to the Cavs' hot start making five 3-pointers to begin the game.

The Magic trail to the Cavs 53-41 going into halftime.

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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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