The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic, 117-113, at Amway Center on Tuesday.

The Cavaliers (50-30) had to work harder than expected and endured a slow start, but they ultimately secured a win against the Magic (34-45). Orlando looked good in the early minutes and secured a 29-23 lead following the first quarter. However, the Cavaliers showed signs of a comeback and responded with a 35-30 score in the second quarter, making it a one-point game at halftime. The Cavaliers took the lead in the third quarter with a 35-32 score and grabbed a two-point lead entering the final 12 minutes of action. Cleveland closed the game with a 24-22 score in the fourth. With the win, Cleveland moved to 19-21 on the road. Meanwhile, the Magic moved to 20-20 at home.

Donovan Mitchell delivered an impressive performance and finished with 43 points, five rebounds and four assists. Darius Garland recorded 16 points and 10 assists. Jarrett Allen mustered 12 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Evan Mobley recorded 14 points, seven boards and four dimes. Caris LeVert thrived off the bench and finished with 19 points and three rebounds across 36 minutes.

Markelle Fultz scored 23 points for Orlando, adding eight assists and two rebounds. Paolo Banchero had a double-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Wendell Carter Jr. and Franz Wagner each posted 17 points. Carter also posted 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals. Wagner pulled down six boards. Cole Anthony notched 15 points, five assists and four rebounds.