UNSUNG HEROES: Cleveland Cavaliers beat Orlando Magic in Game 5 with TOTAL team effort
Unyielding, relentless, and determined: That is how the Cleveland Cavaliers seized Game 5 over the Orlando Magic 104-103, now leading the series 3-2. With Game 6 on Friday night, they have the chance to seal the series, showcasing their unwavering spirit.
Marcus Morris Sr., Max Strus, and Tristan Thompson were all major contributors to the win, which the Cavs got without Jarrett Allen. Allen missed the game with a rib injury suffered at some point during game four. Cavaliers coach JB Bickerstaff did not give any indication as to whether Jarrett Allen would play in Game 6 or not.
Donovan Mitchell was held scoreless in the 3rd quarter after scoring 14 first-half points. Spida answered the call in the 4th, scoring 14 points and helping lead his team to victory, a victory secured by a vicious Evan Mobley block.
Darius Garland also answered the call to be more aggressive and assert himself as a shooter first. He finished the game with 23 points, hit three 3-point shots, and set the tone earlier, with 17 of his points coming in the first quarter.
The Cleveland Guardians lost a challenging game in Houston as Hunter Gaddis continues to struggle. The NFL may be extending its schedule to 18 games quicker than we anticipated, and Carita Parks, who covers the Baltimore Ravens, will make her UCSS debut.
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