Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup for April 20, 2024
Cavaliers Host Magic in Eastern Conference Playoff Opener
Cavs Enter Playoffs as No. 4 Seed
The Cleveland Cavaliers will open their 2024 NBA playoff campaign on Saturday, April 20, against the Orlando Magic. The Cavaliers earned the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 48-34 record.
The Cavaliers will be led by All-Star guard Darius Garland, who is averaging 19.3 points and 7.8 assists per game this season. Other key players for the Cavaliers include Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley.
The Magic finished the regular season with a 47-35 record, good for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are led by Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 20.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
The Cavaliers and Magic have met four times during the regular season, with the Cavaliers winning three of those matchups. The most recent meeting between the two teams was on March 10, 2024, and the Cavaliers won 112-108.
The Cavaliers will be looking to win their first playoff series since 2018. The Magic have not won a playoff series since 2010.
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