After a trading blowout wins to start their first-round series, the Cavaliers and Magic slugged it out for all 48 minutes of Game 5. Cleveland escaped with a 104-103 victory, taking a 3-2 lead and pushing Orlando to the brink of elimination.
Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley was the difference-maker in the Game 5 win, scoring 14 points, grabbing 13 rebounds and swatting away Franz Wagner’s layup attempt in the closing seconds of the contest. The backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland combined to score 51 points.
Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 39 points in the loss, but overall, it was a rough night offensively for the Magic. Orlando hit just nine of its 31 3-point attempts (29 percent) and committed 14 turnovers.
The Magic have climbed out of a hole before, though, and they are still undefeated at home in this series. Can Orlando keep its season alive? Or will the Cavaliers advance to the next round?
Here is everything you need to know about Cavaliers vs. Magic, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Cavaliers vs. Magic on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Cavaliers vs. Magic will air on ESPN in the United States and TSN 1/4 in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Cavaliers vs. Magic is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
Cavaliers vs. Magic start time
- Date: Friday, May 3
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
Cavaliers vs. Magic will tip off around 7 p.m. ET on Friday, May 3. The game will be played at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.
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Cavaliers vs. Magic tickets
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Cavaliers vs. Magic odds via BetMGM
Orlando is a 3.5-point favorite heading into Game 6. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Cavaliers | Magic |
| Spread | +3.5 | -3.5 |
| Moneyline | +145 | -175 |
Cavaliers vs. Magic schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Cavaliers and Magic:
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Magic — Cleveland leads 3-2
| Date | Game/Result | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Cavaliers 97, Magic 83 | — | — |
| April 22 | Cavaliers 96, Magic 86 | — | — |
| April 25 | Magic 121, Cavaliers 83 | — | — |
| April 27 | Magic 112, Cavaliers 89 | — | — |
| April 30 | Cavaliers 104, Magic 103 | — | — |
| May 3 | Game 6 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary