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Playoff-bound Magic, Cavaliers meet for third time

Mar 17, 2008 - 1:00 PM Cleveland (38-29) at Orlando (44-24) 7:00 pm EDT

ORLANDO, Florida (Ticker) - The Orlando Magic have already clinched a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. It's just a matter of time before the Cleveland Cavaliers do the same.

The Magic, who are on the brink of clinching the Southeast Division title, bring a four-game into Monday's contest against the Cavaliers.

Orlando holds a 9 1/2-game lead over Washington in the division with 14 contests remaining.

During their winning streak, the Magic have been winning by an average of 13.3 points. They are coming off a 122-111 home triumph over Indiana on Saturday.

Fourth in the East, the Cavs are coming off Sunday's 98-91 home win over Charlotte. LeBron James scored 33 points to help Cleveland avoid losing its third straight game.

Cleveland, which is 16-19 on the road, has lost three straight away from home.








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    CLEVELAND 90
    ORLANDO 104 FINAL

    Mar 17 9:31 PM


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    CLEVELAND 72
    ORLANDO 73 END, 3RD QTR

    Mar 17 8:55 PM


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    CLEVELAND 45
    ORLANDO 40 HALFTIME

    Mar 17 8:13 PM
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    Cavaliers 35, Magic 38  2nd - 3:07Mar 17 8:09 PM


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    CLEVELAND 23
    ORLANDO 20 END, 1ST QTR

    Mar 17 7:41 PM