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CLEVELAND, Ohio – The second half of a home‑and‑home set tips off tonight, as the Cavs host the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena. The game is slated to start at 7 p.m. Eastern, exclusively on Peacock.
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The Cavs and Magic met just two nights ago in Orlando, where Cleveland pulled away for a commanding 119–105 win behind Donovan Mitchell’s explosive second half.
Cleveland enters the game riding a three‑game winning streak and playing some of its best basketball of the season, fueled by improved rebounding, stronger defensive stretches and Mitchell’s elite late‑game scoring. The Cavs have gone 10‑4 since Dec. 29, and have climbed to fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Orlando arrives in Cleveland searching for answers after dropping three straight, with injuries continuing to disrupt their rhythm. Franz Wagner remains out with an ankle issue, and the team has struggled to compensate, despite Paolo Banchero’s consistent scoring and Desmond Bane’s recent surge.
With both teams in the thick of the playoff race and separated by only 2.5 games in the standings, tonight’s matchup carries early postseason implications. Cleveland aims to assert control over the season series, while Orlando seeks to avoid a four‑game slide and regain its footing in a crowded conference field.
Cleveland Cavaliers last five games
Jan. 24 @ Magic — W 119–105
Jan. 23 vs. Kings — W 123–118
Jan. 21 @ Hornets — W 94–87
Jan. 19 vs. Thunder — L 136–104
Jan. 16 @ 76ers — W 117–115
Orlando Magic last five games
Jan. 24 vs. Cavs — L 105–119
Jan. 22 vs. Hornets — L 97–124
Jan. 18 @ Grizzlies — L 109–126
Jan. 15 vs. Grizzlies — W 118–111
Jan 11. vs. Pelicans — W 128–118
Watch Cavs vs. Magic on Peacock
Cleveland Cavaliers players to watch
Donovan Mitchell: 29.1 PPG, 5.8 APG, 4.8 RPG; fresh off a 36‑point performance and one of the league’s top second‑half scorers.
Evan Mobley: 17.9 PPG, 8.8 RPG; anchors Cleveland’s interior defense and leads the team in rebounding.
Orlando Magic players to watch
Paolo Banchero — 21.1 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 4.9 APG; Orlando’s most reliable offensive engine.
Desmond Bane — 18.9 PPG, 4.5 APG; stepping up with Wagner out and scoring 20+ in four straight before the Cleveland matchup.
NBA Eastern Conference standings
Note: These standings are as of Monday afternoon.
Detroit Pistons (33–11)
Boston Celtics (28–17)
Toronto Raptors (29–19)
New York Knicks (27–18)
Cleveland Cavaliers (27–20)
Philadelphia 76ers (24–20)
Miami Heat (25–22)
Orlando Magic (23–21)
Who is announcing Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic?
John Michael, five-time NBA All-Star Brad Daugherty (analyst), and Jordan Cornette (courtside reporter) will be on the call for Magic-Cavaliers, according to NBC.
What are the latest odds for Cavs vs. Magic?
Note: These odds are as of Monday afternoon.
Spread: Cavs (-5.5, -118) | Magic (+5.5, -102)
Moneyline: Cavs (-238) | Magic (+195)
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
Check out more information on how to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic game today on TV and streaming services:
What: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic
When: Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern
Where: Rocket Mortgage Arena | Cleveland, Ohio.
Only streaming option: Peacock.
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