Orlando Magic Defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 132–116 in 2026 Preseason Game
Paolo Banchero's 24 points and eight rebounds paced the Orlando Magic to a 132–116 preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 13, 2026.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic with 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including two three-pointers, along with eight rebounds and three assists over 27 minutes. His efficient scoring contributed significantly to Orlando's 132–116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2026–27 NBA preseason on October 13.
Franz Wagner added 20 points and eight assists while shooting 7-of-10 from the field and making both of his free throws. Wagner also contributed two steals and one turnover in 22 minutes, complementing Banchero's strong performance.
For Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell scored 15 points with eight assists but shot 7-of-15 from the field and 1-of-5 from three-point range in 24 minutes. Meleek Thomas provided 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including two three-pointers, in 12 minutes, offering a scoring boost off the bench.
A notable contrast in the game was Banchero's shooting efficiency at 77%, surpassing Mitchell's 47%, which helped Orlando maintain a scoring edge throughout the game.
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