Cleveland Cavaliers 122, Orlando Magic 128
NBA · 2026-03-11 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 128–122 on 2026-03-11 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:46 swung win probability 44% → 71%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 27 | 27 | 33 | 122 |
| Orlando Magic | 38 | 24 | 34 | 32 | 128 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 5:46 swung win probability 44% → 71%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q3 27-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 5:46 (win probability 44% → 71% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 10-6.
- Outscored 28-17 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q1 5:46 | 44% → 71% |