ORLANDO, FL – The Orlando Magic continued their impressive run, securing their fifth consecutive victory with a 128-122 triumph over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Desmond Bane led the charge, delivering a clutch performance down the stretch.

Bane Seals the Deal

Desmond Bane scored 35 points, including a crucial late three-pointer, to spark Orlando’s victory. He shot 12 of 19 from the field and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, adding six rebounds and six assists.

What I liked most was that we thought we came in with the right mindset. We knew what it took. We did it, Desmond Bane

Key Contributors for Orlando

Paolo Banchero contributed 25 points, while Tristan da Silva added 23 for the Magic, who have now won eight of their last eleven games. The win moves Orlando into fifth place in the Eastern Conference, three games behind fourth-place Cleveland.

We’re playing well and I think we’re sacrificing each other on both sides of the court. It’s not my turn, it’s yours, it’s ours, Desmond Bane

Bane also emphasized the team’s defensive focus:

We are testing ourselves, blocking the defense. That allows us to travel out, run and play freely. It has been fun, Desmond Bane

Cavaliers Fall Short

Despite a strong effort, the Cavaliers were unable to overcome Orlando’s momentum. James Harden led Cleveland with 30 points, shooting 11 of 16 from the field and 5 of 9 from three-point range. Donovan Mitchell added 25 points.

The Cavaliers narrowed the gap to just two points late in the game with three-pointers from Harden and Mitchell, but Bane responded with a critical three-pointer with 17 seconds remaining, followed by three free throws to seal the win.

Eastern Conference Standings (March 13, 2026)

Key Results – March 12, 2026

• Denver Nuggets beat Houston Rockets 129-93 (Nikola Jokic triple-double)
• Orlando Magic defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 128-122
• LA Clippers defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 (Kawhi Leonard with 45 points)