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Cavaliers vs. Magic Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report

The Orlando Magic hosts their final preseason game Friday night. Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers are coming to town.
Cavaliers vs. Magic Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report
Cavaliers vs. Magic Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report

ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic face its final preseason game with the Cleveland Cavaliers coming to town.

In the final preseason game, head coach Jamahl Mosley faces a big decision. Does he play his team like he would in the regular season during the final tune-up before everything counts ... or does he dial it back and rest his starters to prevent injury before Wednesday's season opener against the Detroit Pistons?

There's arguments for both.

With a young team like the Magic, giving No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero some more run with players like Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. could be helpful.

However, the Magic experienced first-hand how injuries can change the whole team's dynamic. Last week, Jalen Suggs suffered a bone bruise and is out indefinitely.

Regardless of the route Mosley ends up taking, the excitement continues to build for the new season.

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight ...

Cavaliers vs. Magic Broadcast Information

  • Date: Friday, Oct. 14
  • Time: 7 p.m.
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
  • Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
  • Live Stream: n/a

Cavaliers vs. Magic Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Kevin Love (QUESTIONABLE - Knee)
  • Dylan Windler (OUT - Ankle)
  • Ricky Rubio (OUT - ACL)

Orlando Magic

  • Markelle Fultz (OUT - Toe)
  • Gary Harris (OUT - knee)
  • Jonathan Isaac (OUT - knee)
  • Jalen Suggs (OUT - bone bruise)

Cavaliers vs. Magic Projected Starters

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Guard: Raul Neto
  • Guard: Isaac Okoro
  • Forward: Caris LeVert
  • Forward: Kevin Love
  • Center: Evan Mobley

Orlando Magic

  • Guard: Cole Anthony
  • Guard: Terrence Ross
  • Forward: Chuma Okeke
  • Forward: Paolo Banchero
  • Center: Wendell Carter Jr.

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