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CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to a game against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
On Wednesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Florida for a showdown with the Orlando Magic.
The Cavs most recently beat the Philadelphia 76ers (at home) by a score of 115-101.
James Harden finished the victory with 21 points, five rebounds, five assists and one block while shooting 6/11 from the field and 3/8 from three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.
Cleveland Cavaliers Announce James Harden Status
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – FEBRUARY 9: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of the game at Ball Arena on February 9, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Chris Swann/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
For Wednesday’s game, the Cavs have listed Harden as available on their injury report.
The 2018 MVP had missed two games in a row before returning in each of the previous four.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 08: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Since getting traded to Cleveland, Harden has helped the Cavs look like a legitimate contender.
He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range in his first 11 games with the franchise.
StatMuse wrote (on March 9): “James Harden vs Philly: 21 PTS 5 REB 5 AST Has an 81.8 win percentage as a Cav.”
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James Harden vs Philly:
21 PTS 5 REB 5 AST
Has an 81.8 win percentage as a Cav.
Harden And The Cavs
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 22: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)
The Cavs come into play as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-25 record in 65 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 18-13 on the road).
Following the Magic, the Cavs will play their next game on Friday when they visit Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on February 3): “The Los Angeles Clippers are trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Prolific swap of the star point guards.”
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 12: James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome on January 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Cavs are coming off a year where they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Adding Harden could give them a real chance to make the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018 (when LeBron James was still on the roster).
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Recording artist Travis Scott talks with James Harden of the Cleveland Cavaliers after their win against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Orlando Magic Right Now
The Magic come into the night as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 35-28 record in 63 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak.