Cleveland Cavaliers Weekly: Kyrie Irving Shines, But Cavs Drop 2 of 3

Dec 13, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) and Orlando Magic shooting guard Victor Oladipo (5) go after the ball during the second half at Amway Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 109-100. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Friday, Dec. 13 at Magic, Win 109-100

Coming into this game, the Cavaliers had found success from the hot play of big men Andrew Bynum, Anderson Varejao, and Tristan Thompson. Friday night in Orlando, it was their guards, Irving and Dion Waiters, who delivered a victory for the team. Irving knocked down 31 points on 50 percent shooting, also adding five assists. Waiters continued his improved play off the bench, this game dropping 21 points. Varejao, also as a reserve, posted a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

The Magic led for most of the game, carried by the strong play of rookie Victor Oladipo who scored 26 points, five rebounds, four assists, four steals, and three blocks. The Cavs trailed by nine in the third quarter, but controlled the fourth quarter, outscoring the Magic by 12 to seal the victory.