Young Magic deny Mitchell’s 50-bomb, force playoffs Game 7

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Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combine for 51 points as the Orlando Magic stifle the Cleveland Cavaliers on the way to a playoffs do-or-die Game 7 despite Donovan Mitchell's 50-point eruption

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Jalen Suggs sank six 3-pointers to highlight his 22-point performance for the fifth-seeded Magic, who overcame 50 points by Donovan Mitchell to even the best-of-seven series at three wins apiece. Orlando forced its first Game 7 since the 2009 playoffs. Mitchell made 22 of 36 shots from the floor and fellow guard Darius Garland added 21 points for the fourth-seeded Cavaliers.

Mitchell scored all 18 of his team’s fourth-quarter points, highlighted by a 3-pointer to forge an 89-89 tie with 4:01 to play. Banchero made a 3-pointer and a layup and Cole Anthony answered Mitchell’s short jumper with a tip-in with 1:57 left to boost Orlando’s lead to 96-91.

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