Magic build early lead but fade in second half vs. Cavaliers

Magic build early lead but fade in second half vs. Cavaliers

Published Oct. 11, 2013 9:35 p.m. ET

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- No. 1 overall draft pick Anthony Bennett scored all 16 of his points in the fourth quarter and Dion Waiters had 21 as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 110-105 preseason victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Bennett, who missed his first five shots while picking up five fouls, hit his last six field-goal attempts, including two 3-pointers. Kyrie Irving finished with 17 points and five assists for Cleveland (2-0).

Victor Oladipo, the second pick in the draft, led Orlando with 18 points and three assists. He hit his first three shots, including two 3-pointers, as the Magic built a 54-36 lead with just under 4 minutes left in the first half.

Nikola Vucevic had 15 points and six rebounds and Aaron Afflalo added 14 points for the Magic (0-2).

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