Caris LeVert becomes Game 7 hero as Cavs beat Magic for first LeBron-less playoff series win in decades — Jimmy Watkins

Cleveland Guardians vs. Orlando Magic, May 5, 2024

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert drives against Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony in the second half of play. Joshua Gunter, iccwins188.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Caris LeVert stood at the scorer’s table for the first time in two days and 42 playoff minutes, then 19,000 Cavs fans held their breath. What came nex🥂t was an🍸yone’s guess.

LeVert hadn’t played in this series since checking out (and staying checked out) with 8:47 to play in the first half of Game 6. He hadn’t scored 10 points in a game since a blowout loss in Game 3. Frankly, he hadn’t given Cleveland🍎 a steady bench scoring presence all postseason.

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