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The Cleveland Cavaliers fall to the Orlando Magic in a high-octane showdown—does this loss raise new questions about the Cavs’ playoff readiness? Tim Daniel recaps a thriller where Desmond Bane lit up the scoreboard, and Paolo Banchero powered Orlando to their fifth straight win, handing the Cavs a 127-122 defeat despite strong efforts from Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley. With Jarrett Allen sidelined and Mobley battling foul trouble, Cleveland’s frontcourt depth faced a major test—highlighting concerns about Dean Wade’s consistency and missed opportunities at the free throw line. Key topics include the Cavs’ physicality, the effect of Allen’s absence, and James Harden’s evolving chemistry in Cleveland’s lineup. Tim Daniel evaluates Keon Ellis’s spark off the bench and addresses lingering officiating issues, while also previewing the Cavs’ upcoming challenges, including a home-and-home series against the Dallas Mavericks. Can Cleveland solidify their top-four spot in the East, or will depth concerns linger into the postseason? 
 

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