Orlando Magic 98, Cleveland Cavaliers 114
NBA · 2026-01-26 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Orlando Magic 114–98 on 2026-01-26 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:52 swung win probability 22% → 52%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 32 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 98 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 22 | 39 | 30 | 23 | 114 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q2 6:52 swung win probability 22% → 52%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q2 24-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 6:52 (win probability 22% → 52% for the home side).
- Shot 46.3% eFG vs a 53.1% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 19-11 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q1 0:58 | 50% → 22% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q2 6:52 | 22% → 52% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q3 10:05 | 60% → 90% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q4 1:05 | 100% → 100% |