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Orlando Magic Grades: Cleveland Cavaliers 104, Orlando Magic 79

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) and guard J.R. Smith (5) celebrate a three-point basket by Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Jones (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 104-79. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) and guard J.R. Smith (5) celebrate a three-point basket by Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Jones (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 104-79. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Orlando Magic got completely dismantled as the Cleveland Cavaliers vastly outperformed the Magic’s starters. Once again, the Magic are asking questions.

38. Final. 104. 156. 79

The Orlando Magic were dead on arrival in Cleveland on Saturday. Nearly from the opening tip, the Magic found themselves down and down big.

It was 19-2 fairly quickly into the game and Orlando trailed by 30 at one point in the game. Cleveland caught Orlando dribbling right into the teeth of its devastating defense and turned those traps into turnovers and turned into points.

The Magic’s defense continued to fail them too. There were multiple breakdowns and easy runs down the middle of the lane for jams and kick outs to open 3-point shooters. Orlando just was not playing at a level it needs to even to compete against any team, let alone Cleveland.

The Magic nearly did not have a double-digit scorer for the first time in franchise history. Aaron Gordon, Shabazz Napier and Mario Hezonja snuck in during an extended fourth-quarter run. Every important player for the Magic just did not come to play.

LeBron James sure did, dominating the game as he always seems to against the Magic.

F. <p>The Orlando Magic begin and end with <strong><a href=. PG. Orlando Magic. ELFRID PAYTON

B-. <p>If there was one positive, it was Aaron Gordon. He has put together a few solid offensive games now and is looking very comfortable on the floor.</p><p>Gordon scored a team-high 11 points on 5-for-10 shooting. He worked comfortably for his little mid-range jumper that has worked well for him from the corner. There were a few moments of hesitation offensively. And Gordon continues to be a good defensive player on the ball.</p><p>Gordon brings consistent energy every night and seems to be hitting a nice groove where he is contributing positively to the team each game.</p>. F. Orlando Magic. AARON GORDON

D. <p><strong><a href=. C. Orlando. NIKOLA VUCEVIC

C-. <p><strong><a href=. G. Orlando Magic. VICTOR OLADIPO

22-9. 1st East. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS. A. <p>This game was about as perfect as it could be for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They got whatever they wanted, everyone contributed and they got a long rest.</p><p>LeBron James dominated with 29 points in 29 minutes. <strong><a href=