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Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic preseason matchups
Overview
The Cleveland Cavaliers prepared for their upcoming regular season by facing the Orlando Magic in their preseason finale. The matchup served as a final evaluation period for head coach Kenny Atkinson to test rotations and backcourt combinations.
During the finale, Sam Merrill was sidelined due to right elbow soreness, which limited the team’s perimeter scoring options. In his absence, the Cavaliers utilized backup guards Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor. For the Orlando Magic, the game featured the return of starting point guard Jalen Suggs following a previous illness and showcased a new offensive approach under head coach Sean Sweeney.
Entities
Cleveland Cavaliers · Orlando Magic · Donovan Mitchell · Rocket Arena · Kenny Atkinson
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 6 sourcesCleveland Cavaliers finish preseason as Sam Merrill misses finale
Sam Merrill missed the Cleveland Cavaliers' preseason finale against the Orlando Magic due to right elbow soreness, affecting the team's rotation ahead of the regular season opener on October 22.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesCleveland Cavaliers face Orlando Magic in preseason finale
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Orlando Magic in their final preseason home game, with players competing for roster spots and the team looking to improve defensive performance.
Sources
basketusa.com · cavaliersnation.com · fearthesword.com · hoopswire.com · orlandomagicdaily.com · si.com · tmspn.com · world-today-journal.com