{"id":427073,"date":"2026-10-13T23:54:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/427073\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T23:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:54:32","slug":"updated-cleveland-cavaliers-starting-lineup-vs-orlando-magic-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/427073\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup vs. Orlando Magic"},"content":{"rendered":"

What To Expect From the Cavaliers<\/p>\n

Cleveland looked very impressive in their last game against Orlando on Sunday, which was the first time Kenny Atkinson employed his anticipated starting lineup<\/a>. The Cavs showed off their versatility, newfound athleticism and shot-making all night long. Newcomers Peyton Watson and Mario Hezonja have given Cavaliers fans a glimpse at the new skills they could bring to the forward room.<\/p>\n

For this final game of the preseason, Atkinson says that he will ramp up his starters\u2019 minutes. Since Cleveland only has three preseason games, this may be the opportunity that they take to give their players an idea of what minutes and rotations look like to begin the regular campaign<\/a> on Oct. 22. Now the question will be if the Cavs decide to give fourth quarter minutes to their regular starters, or to the bench<\/a>, like they did Sunday?<\/p>\n

Orlando’s New-Look Offense<\/p>\n

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Oct 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney talks to guard Jase Richardson (11) during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

The Magic have been showcasing a lot more ball movement so far in the preseason in Memphis and Cleveland. New Orlando head coach Sean Sweeney seems to be prioritizing the extra pass on the perimeter to give his team easier three-point shots.<\/p>\n

Some guys that have really impressed in this new-look offense are Tristan da Silva, Noah Penda and Jase Richardson.<\/p>\n

With the Magic still having one more exhibition contest on Friday against Miami, Coach Sweeney may look to play his regulars one more time tonight, before playing his bench later in the week.<\/p>\n

This will also be the first time we get to see starting point guard Jalen Suggs, who missed Orlando\u2019s first couple games with an illness.<\/a> With Suggs back in the lineup, the Magic will get to run their regular starters for the first time this season. How will Orlando look on both ends against a worthy opponent like Cleveland?<\/p>\n

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Apr 27, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) warms up before the game against the Detroit Pistons during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Injury Report<\/p>\n

Orlando Magic<\/p>\n

Jalen Suggs (Illness) – AvailableAnthony Black (Ankle) – OutJonathan Isaac (Knee) – OutIzaiyah Nelson (Ankle) – OutNikola Vucevic (Rest) – Out<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers<\/p>\n

Nae\u2019Qwan Tomlin (Back) – Game-Time DecisionKhalifa Diop (Undisclosed) – Game-Time DecisionSam Merrill (Right Elbow Soreness) – Out<\/p>\n

Projected Starting Lineup<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers – James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen<\/p>\n

Orlando Magic – Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.<\/p>\n

Official Starting Lineup<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers – James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen<\/p>\n

Orlando Magic – Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.<\/p>\n

Jerseys<\/p>\n

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Jan 24, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives around Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers – Icon (Wine)<\/p>\n

Orlando Magic – Association (White)<\/p>\n

How to Watch and Listen<\/p>\n

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13<\/p>\n

Time: 7 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

Location: Kia Center, Orlando<\/p>\n

TV: NBCSN, Peacock, DAZN<\/p>\n

Radio: WTAM 1100<\/p>\n

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