The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic, 106-94 to win the series 4-3. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 39 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists in the victory. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 38 points and a Playoffs career-high 16 rebounds. The Cavaliers will face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday, May 7, 7:00 PM ET, TNT/TruTV.
Donovan Mitchell totals 89 points in Games 6 & 7 this series, giving him the second-most total points in a Game 6 and 7 stretch in NBA history, previously:
* Allen Iverson: 90 total points, 2001 Eastern Conference Finals vs Milwaukee
* Donovan Mitchell: 89 points, 2024 Eastern Conference Round 1 vs Orlando
* Dominique Wilkins: 82 total points, 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Boston
With 39 points in today’s game, Donovan Mitchell totals the third-most points by a Cleveland Cavalier in a Game 7 in their franchise history.
* LeBron James – 45 PTS, CLE v IND on April 29, 2018 in RD 1
* LeBron James – 45 PTS, CLE v BOS on May 18, 2008 in the Semifinals
* Donovan Mitchell – 39 Points, CLE v ORL on May 5, 2024 in RD 1
* LeBron James – 35 PTS, CLE v BOS on May 27, 2018 in the Conference Finals
Paolo Banchero (21y, 175d old) scored 38 points in today’s Game 7. He sets a new mark for most points scored by a player 21 or younger in a winner-take-all Playoffs game, previously the three highest scoring games for a player who fit the criteria were:
* Luguentz Dort (21y, 136d old) – 30 PTS, OKC v HOU in RD 1 on Sep. 2, 2020
* LeBron James (21y, 142d old) – 27 PTS, CLE at DET in the Semifinals on May 21, 2006
* Kobe Bryant (21y, 286d old) – 25 PTS, LAL v POR in the Conference Finals on June 4, 2000
Paolo Banchero is the ONLY player in Orlando’s franchise history to score 35+ PTS and tally 15+ REB in a Game 7 in their franchise history. Today’s game marks the fourth such Game 7 in Orlando’s franchise history.
@geraldgabad1373
May 5, 2024 at 4:17 pm
First Playoff win for the Cavs that Lebron is not their Franchise Player.
@geraldgabad1373
May 5, 2024 at 4:17 pm
Well Goodluck VS Tatum and the Celtics.
@88Worthy
May 5, 2024 at 4:32 pm
Porzingas isn’t playing… miss match for Boston.
@fightnight14
May 5, 2024 at 4:19 pm
Franz Wagner what happened to the guy smh
@EhabinRehab
May 5, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Choked
@jacobg4976
May 5, 2024 at 5:16 pm
Bad game tonight but it happens. Dude carried us in game 4 with 34pts.
@josh35292
May 5, 2024 at 5:44 pm
@@jacobg4976dude scored 6 points on 15 shots on game 7 today. He a certified bum
@hamedismaeal1288
May 5, 2024 at 6:15 pm
1/15 6% shooting for 6 points that’s horrible
@Kenn10
May 5, 2024 at 4:21 pm
Yall really showed a bunch of pointless magic points 😂
@theprez1278
May 5, 2024 at 4:24 pm
one shot 18 ft’s and the other 17
@EhabinRehab
May 5, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Game 7 is a rough game, there was a lot of pfs both ways
@theprez1278
May 5, 2024 at 5:19 pm
@@EhabinRehab they should put a pic of the ref up there
@beekuczimacklemore8128
May 5, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Lame
@Hotsauceonmy
May 5, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Get this man Banchero some help
@MatthewSandberg
May 5, 2024 at 4:53 pm
I like Banchero, but dude was like 5/18 at the half with 11 FT. Shoulda passed the rock more.
@jacobg4976
May 5, 2024 at 5:15 pm
Bro you a casual with this take. We have had contributions from our whole roster this entire year. Franz and Jalen are studs. All this team needs is some better role players and more shooting. This must be your first time watching us
@thomasmaddox1002
May 5, 2024 at 5:17 pm
@@jacobg4976fr, coming from a cavs fan bro did everything he could and more, the team is super young with a bright future
@mjc4297
May 5, 2024 at 5:32 pm
@@MatthewSandbergHe was passing the rock, dude drew 2-3 defenders constantly, can’t fault him for chucking it when everyone else is ass on your team. Franz 1-15 and Jalen 2-13 is not gonna win you anything.
@orangemonsterOM
May 5, 2024 at 5:42 pm
Thanks for keepin it real, cuz idk what those other guys are talking about, his teammates were non factors, the shooters puttin up bricks…
@EhabinRehab
May 5, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Loving all these young superstars shining
@chrisrowe6382
May 5, 2024 at 4:38 pm
CAVS stunk so bad. I turned off the game. No effort at all. I am surprised they came back and won.
@isaacnewton3514
May 5, 2024 at 4:42 pm
Big choke from Magic
@JASONTHEGAMER377
May 5, 2024 at 4:49 pm
Why didn’t the bucks get Mitchell instead
@AP12820
May 5, 2024 at 4:50 pm
What a game!
@justanotherrandom7841
May 5, 2024 at 4:56 pm
In this series, home court advantage actually seemed to have mattered
@dwhiteheadthegamer6122
May 5, 2024 at 4:59 pm
I’m so proud of the magic this season can’t wait to the next one run it back
@TroysPepperstick
May 5, 2024 at 5:10 pm
Looking pretty good, Magic
It’s always beautiful when a rebuilding team starts blooming
@MrGenexxx
May 5, 2024 at 5:17 pm
Stop deleting my comments, youtube
@jacobg4976
May 5, 2024 at 5:18 pm
Magic winning the chip in 5yrs or less
@kobefann24hooper
May 5, 2024 at 5:37 pm
Donavan Mitchell is crazy bro❤🔥
@stephcurry3793
May 5, 2024 at 5:38 pm
We will be back gg cavs
@stephcurry3793
May 5, 2024 at 5:38 pm
Orlando loves you palo
@josh35292
May 5, 2024 at 5:40 pm
Why is Lebum on team usa and Banchero is not?
@fruzzle3352
May 5, 2024 at 5:47 pm
Sick comeback by cavs
@themi6sportsnetwork171
May 5, 2024 at 5:54 pm
Max Strus and Caris LeVert were both instrumental role players in putting this game away!
@neilraganas1980
May 5, 2024 at 5:58 pm
Kahit sino team manalo dito..hindi kakayanin ang celtics…
@user-gd6wy5hv7y
May 5, 2024 at 6:01 pm
Banchero is the face of NBA not anyone else