![NBA Preseason: Cleveland defeat the Orlando Magic [ Image/source: Keith Allison/Wikimedia Commons]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2017/10/17/660x290/b_502x220x82/lebron-james-imagesource-keith-allisonwikimedia-commons_1636675.jpg "NBA Preseason: Cleveland defeat the Orlando Magic [ Image/source: Keith Allison/Wikimedia Commons]")
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic the with the score 113-106 on Friday, at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando Magic played a really sloppy game, they only went 40-of-88 from the field, 11-of-33 from beyond the arc, and 11-of-18 from the Free Throw Line. Channing Frye had a solid game for the Cavaliers, he contributed six points and ten rebounds.
Jonathan Simmons continues to impress
Jonathan Simmons had a solid game all-around against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He contributed 12 points, three rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 25 minutes.
He shot 41.7 percent from the field, 33.3 percent from beyond the arc, and 50 percent from the free throw line. Simmons was able to play a ton of minutes for the Orlando Magic because Terrence Ross did not play. With the Magic still rebuilding, he will have lots of opportunities to show his scoring talents this upcoming season.
Aaron Gordon showing great improvements
Aaron Gordon is showing the NBA universe that he is not only good at dunking. In their loss to the Cavaliers, he contributed 21 points and seven rebounds. He went 9-of-15 from the field, 3-of-5 from the three-point line, and 0-of-2 from the Free throw line. Gordon will have plenty of minutes this upcoming season to show how much improvement he has done to his game this offseason.
Jeff Green does a bit of everything
Jeff Green contributed from all areas of the floor against the Orlando Magic. He contributed eight points, five rebounds, four assist, and three steals. He shot only 25 percent from the field, zero percent from beyond the arc, and 100 percent from the free throw Line. Jeff Green will play a pivotal role for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, his energy, hustle, and flexibility on the court will surely help LeBron and the Cavs in making another NBA finals appearance.
Jose Calderon steps up
Jose Calderon had an incredible game against the Orlando Magic. He contributed 18 points, one rebound, five assists, and one steal. He went 7-of-10 from the field and 4-of-6 from the three-point line. Calderon showed how good he still is despite his age. He will not get plenty of minutes this upcoming season once Isaiah Thomas can fully recover.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading to the upcoming NBA regular season as the clear favorites to win the eastern conference title for the fourth consecutive year. The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face the Boston Celtics later tonight for their opening NBA regular season game.
