James Harden scores 24 as Cavaliers beat Magic 119-105 in preseason

James Harden scored 24 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 119-105 in their October 11 preseason game. Cleveland led after every quarter and made 15 three-pointers.

The NBA’s official final box score records Harden making seven of 10 shots, including three of five from three-point range, and seven of nine free throws. He added four rebounds and two assists in just over 26 minutes.

Cleveland builds a halftime advantage

The Cavaliers led 32-28 after the first quarter and outscored Orlando 29-22 in the second to go into halftime ahead 61-50. Cleveland added another 29-point quarter in the third, taking a 90-75 lead into the fourth.

Evan Mobley finished with 14 points and seven rebounds. Jaylon Tyson and Mario Hezonja each scored 13. Cleveland shot 45.3 percent overall, made 15 of 37 threes and went 26-of-30 at the free-throw line.

Da Silva leads Orlando with 17

Tristan da Silva led the Magic with 17 points, making four of 11 three-point attempts. Jase Richardson added 12 points and four assists, while Jamal Cain scored 11. Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero each finished with 10 points.

Orlando shot 40.7 percent and made 13 of 38 threes. The NBA lists the result as Final. These are preseason performances, not settled regular-season workloads. The Magic’s separate injury and return update covers Anthony Black, Jalen Suggs and Noah Penda.