Cavs vs Magic: Injury Report, Line-ups, Depth Charts, and More Ahead of Game 2 in Cleveland

As part of the Six-Game Playoff series, the Cavs vs. Magic showdown is set for a second time within the next few hours. The last game ended with the Cavaliers winning by a score of 97-83, giving them a slight advantage going into the upcoming matchup. Now, whether they can maintain this momentum depends on how healthy their main roster will be. Since the previous game, there have been some developments; however, that won’t be much for the 4th-seeded Eastern Conference team.

A few hours ago, former NBA contributor Evan Dammarell took to his official X account to highlight details from the Cavaliers’ recently released injury report. According to this update, three players have been listed as ‘OUT’: point guard Ty Jerome, Craig Porter Jr., and power forward Dean Wade. Fortunately, small forward Isaac Okoro and point guard Darius Garland will appear at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse game, despite each recently facing injuries.

During the previous Cavaliers-Magic game, Isaac Okoro was instrumental in shutting down his rival’s offensive play. Even though he scored only 4 points, Okoro efficiently blocked nine Magic athletes, which led their combined score up to just 7 points with a shooting percentage of 20% (2-for-10). A brief moment of worry took over the onlookers during the game’s 4th quarter as Magic player, Mo Wagner, accidentally stepped on Okoro’s neck while he was on the ground. While the latter was benched after the incident, the recent injury report shows that Okoro suffered no significant damage.

Significantly, with an average score of 18 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 6.5 assists in the regular season, Darius Garland propelled himself as the second-highest scorer of the Cavaliers. During the last playoff clash, he added 14 points to the overall score, with various reports listing him as suffering from ‘back tightness’ in the game’s aftermath. Despite this setback, he is now cleared for duty.

What do the starting lineup and depth chart for the Cavs vs. Magic clash look like?

Ty Jerome hasn’t played a game since December, while Dean Wade last played for the Cavaliers in early March. Craig Porter Jr. has been a consistent player, but he has only averaged 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists during the regular season. Therefore, their absence will not significantly affect the Cavaliers’ chances to put up an efficient play. In light of this update, along with the confirmation of the availability of Isaac Okoro and Darius Garland, the starting lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers is expected to look something like this:

The Orlando Magic’s injury report does not have a single player listed away, highlighting a full lineup that is expected to be present during the upcoming game. In light of this update, the Orlando crew’s starting lineup might look something like this:

Will the Cleveland Cavaliers manage to maintain their winning momentum? Or will the Orlando Magic become a significant obstacle in their path toward the Conference Finals? Only time can tell the outcomes of this Cavs vs. Magic showdown.