Magic hang 132 on Cavaliers — Southeast Division roundup

Magic roll in 132-point outburst

The Orlando Magic were the only Southeast Division team in action and made the most of it, delivering a statement offensive performance in a 132-116 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The victory pushes Orlando to 2-1, positioning the club squarely in the early logjam at the top of the Southeast.

Topping 130 points is notable for a young Magic group looking to climb the Eastern Conference ladder. In a division where margins are likely to be thin all season, banking a decisive win like this one helps Orlando keep pace with its rivals.

Heat navigating Pelle Larsson’s illness in camp

In Miami, the focus is on Pelle Larsson. As relayed by Hoops Rumors, the wing signed a four-year extension with the Heat last month, but training camp has been bumpy. The Miami Herald, via Hoops Rumors, reports that Larsson has been dealing with a persistent illness during camp.

According to the same reporting, he still tried to suit up in the Heat’s third preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, though there are no further details on how he fared or what it means going forward. For now, Miami sits at 2-1 in the Southeast, matching Orlando and Washington.

Tight early pack in the Southeast

Elsewhere in the division, it was a quiet 24 hours. The Atlanta Hawks remain on top of the Southeast at 3-1, with the Washington Wizards right in the mix at 2-1 alongside the Heat and Magic.

The Charlotte Hornets round out the group at 1-1, having played only two games so far. With four of five teams over .500 and no additional headlines or results affecting the picture on this day, the Southeast is already shaping up as one of the tighter divisions in the league.