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Orlando Magic (47-35, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Cavaliers -6; over/under is 202.5

EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 1-0

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Cavaliers won the last meeting 97-83 on April 20 led by 30 points from Donovan Mitchell, while Paolo Banchero scored 24 points for the Magic.

The Cavaliers are 31-21 in Eastern Conference games. Cleveland is fifth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, giving up only 110.2 points while holding opponents to 46.3% shooting.

The Magic are 32-20 in conference matchups. Orlando has a 6-9 record in one-possession games.

The Cavaliers are shooting 47.9% from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points higher than the 47.4% the Magic allow to opponents. The Magic are shooting 47.6% from the field, 1.3% higher than the 46.3% the Cavaliers’ opponents have shot this season

TOP PERFORMERS: Jarrett Allen is averaging 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds for the Cavaliers. Max Strus is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

Banchero is scoring 22.6 points per game and averaging 6.9 rebounds for the Magic. Jalen Suggs is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cavaliers: 5-5, averaging 110.9 points, 40.4 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 8.7 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.6 points per game.

Magic: 5-5, averaging 108.1 points, 40.6 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.6 points.

INJURIES: Cavaliers: Ty Jerome: out (ankle), Dean Wade: day to day (knee), Craig Porter Jr.: day to day (ankle).

Magic: None listed.

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UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

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UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

Former UCF football players Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant have partnered with GMTM to launch their Search for Greatness Combine at UCF on Saturday, November 9th. They’re giving local athletes a chance to showcase their talents and explore new sports opportunities. Griffin will be inducted into the UCF Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 2nd, during halftime of the Arizona vs. UCF football game. He is remembered for his tenacity, setting an NFL Combine record with the fastest 40-yard dash by a linebacker, and playing four seasons in the NFL, overcoming the challenge of only having one hand. He is now training to make the USA Paralympic Track and Field Team and hopes to compete in the 2028 Olympics. Joey Grant, the co-founder and CEO of GMTM, is a former UCF team captain, playing mostly Center for the Knights from 2011-2015.

Participation at the upcoming combine is free and invite-only, targeting athletes over the age of 18. To be considered, athletes must submit a highlight video via GMTM’s platform, showcasing their athleticism. GMTM will evaluate submissions and invite the most promising athletes to participate in the combine. The goal for this year’s event is to get 1,000 athletes to submit videos and be part of the combine process. Athletes chosen will receive personalized invites with further instructions, including event time slots and details. The athletes will be evaluated for their key athletic traits, to identify opportunities for them across multiple Olympic sports or professional sports programs. To learn more, or to apply for the combine, visit: https://gmtm.com/articles/the-search-for-greatness-at-ucf-with-shaquem-griffin-what-you-need-to-know.

Florida National News spoke with Shaquem and Joey about the combine, college football in the era of NIL and the transfer portal, and Griffin’s hall of fame induction. You can watch the full interview here:

Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant interview

Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com and www.FloridaSportsChannel.com for more.

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Turnovers Prove Costly, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers Fall to Falcons 31-26

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TAMPA, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell 31-26 to the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium despite a powerful offensive display, generating 432 total yards. This marks Tampa Bay’s fourth game this season with 400+ offensive yards, tying them for the most in the NFC. However, despite their offensive firepower, turnovers and late-game slips cost the Buccaneers.

“Our offense is firing on all cylinders, but we’ve got to tighten up when it counts,” said Head Coach Todd Bowles postgame. “We can’t afford to let opportunities slip like we did today.”

Key moments from Sunday’s clash included:

  • QB Baker Mayfield’s career-high completions: Mayfield completed 37 of 50 passes (74%) for 330 yards and three touchdowns, his fourth straight game with at least three passing touchdowns. “We’re connecting well downfield,” Mayfield commented. “But we need to eliminate turnovers if we want to win big games.”
  • TE Cade Otton’s record-breaking day: Otton finished with a career-high nine catches for 81 yards and two touchdowns. This marks the second consecutive week Otton set a personal record in receptions.
  • Rookie RB Bucky Irving’s versatility: Irving amassed 84 scrimmage yards with nine missed tackles forced, showcasing his dynamic impact in both the run and pass game. “He’s explosive and hard to bring down,” Bowles praised.
  • Defensive leader K.J. Britt: Britt led the defense with 10 tackles, while DL C.J. Brewer recorded two sacks and two tackles for loss, stepping up in a career-best performance.

Despite the defeat, Tampa Bay’s stats are among the league’s elite:

  • Top-ranked third-down conversions: Tampa Bay leads the NFL with a 52.5% conversion rate on third downs.
  • Leader in passing yards: With 2,068 passing yards, the Bucs are first in the league for the 2024 season.
  • Mayfield’s league-best touchdown count: Mayfield ranks first in total touchdowns (23) and completions (202), leading the NFL’s passing leaders.

 

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Jaguars Fall to the Packers 30-27

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Photo Credit: Harry Castiblanco, Florida National News

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6) lost 30-27 to the Green Bay Packers (6-2) at EverBank Stadium. This was the Jaguars’ first game back in the U.S. after playing two games in London, where they lost to the Chicago Bears and beat the New England Patriots.

After unsuccessful scoring drives by both the Packers and the Jaguars to start the game, P Logan Cooke had an impressive 73 yard punt that went out of bounds at Green Bay’s 2 yard line. The Packers and Jaguars both failed to score on their next drives. The Packers ended up in the red zone at the end of the first quarter, but neither team was able to score before the clock ran out and the teams switched sides.

Early in the second quarter, fans were excited to see an interception by Jaguars rookie CB Jarrian Jones at the Jaguars’ 6 yard line to put a stop to the Packers’ drive. But three plays later, QB Trevor Lawrence was intercepted by S Xavier McKinney, putting the ball back in the Packers’ possession. Green Bay scored a touchdown a few plays later on a 3 yard run by RB Josh Jacobs. Former Jaguars K Brandon McManus scored the extra point to put the Packers ahead 7-0 on his first return to EverBank Stadium since the Jaguars decided not to re-sign him this past offseason. The Packers later added a 31 yard field goal by McManus, extending their lead to 10-0. The Jags responded with a touchdown on their next drive, ending with Trevor Lawrence running 6 yards into the end zone. K Cam Little added the XP, narrowing the Jaguars’ deficit to 10-7. McManus later added a 38 yard field goal, to extend the Packers’ lead to 13-7. With less than a minute remaining in the half, the Jaguars had an effective drive, which ended with Little’s 39 yard field goal, putting the Jags down 13-10 heading into halftime.

Brian Thomas Jr. (Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News)

In the third quarter, the Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence completed a 14 yard touchdown pass to rookie WR Brian Thomas Jr., and Little’s extra point put the Jaguars ahead 17-13, for their first lead of the game. But a 38 yard touchdown run by Josh Jacobs, followed by a McManus XP put the Packers ahead 20-17.

After a Trevor Lawrence fumble early in the fourth quarter, Packers QB Malik Willis completed a 3 yard touchdown pass to TE Tucker Kraft, and McManus added another extra point, extending their lead to 27-17. Cam Little scored a 47 yard field goal, to make it 27-20.

Trevor Lawrence later added a 14 yard touchdown pass to TE Evan Engram, and Little’s XP tied the game at 27-27 with 1:48 remaining in the game. But that left enough time for McManus to add a 24 yard field goal as time expired, giving the Packers the 30-27 victory.

Foyesade Oluokon returned from the injured reserve today for his first game since suffering a foot injury in week 3. But WR Gabe Davis suffered a shoulder injury, CB Ronald Darby injured his hip, and RG Brandon Scherff had a knee injury in the first half of today’s game, and in the second half, LG Ezra Cleveland hurt his ankle, WR Brian Thomas Jr. suffered a chest injury, and Christian Kirk hurt his shoulder, and it’s not yet clear when they might return. On the other side, Packers QB Jordan Love played with a knee injury for most of the first half, before leaving the game with what Green Bay described as a groin injury.

Trevor Lawrence finished with 308 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tank Bigsby led the Jaguars’ rushing with 78 yards. Brian Thomas, Jr. was the leading receiver with 60 yards and 1 touchdown.

The Jaguars head to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on Sunday, 11/3. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. The Jaguars’ next home game will be against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, 11/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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