Magic vs. Cavaliers: A Historic NBA Playoff Series Begins in Cleveland

The Orlando Magic have finally returned to the NBA playoffs after four long years, and they are set to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round series. The No. 5 Magic will begin their journey against the No. 4 Cavaliers on Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland with a tip-off scheduled for 1 p.m. ESPN will be broadcasting this historic game, which marks the first time the Magic have played on ESPN since the 2020 postseason that was held in the Disney bubble due to COVID-19 pandemic.

The Magic, who finished with a record of 47-35, will face a tough challenge against the Cavaliers, who ended their season with a record of 48-34. All Magic playoff games during the first round will be locally aired on Bally Sports Florida except for those broadcasted on ABC. Fans can also catch these games on Orlando Magic Radio Network, with FM 96.9 The Game as its flagship station.

The full schedule for this best-of-seven playoff series between the Magic and Cavaliers is as follows: Game 1 will be held on Saturday at Cleveland at 1 p.m., while Game 2 is scheduled for Monday at Cleveland at 7 p.m., both games broadcasted on Bally Sports Florida/ESPN respectively; Game 3 will take place at Orlando on April 25 at 7 p.m., and Game 4 is set for April