Preseason Game 1 Grades: Cleveland Cavaliers 117, Orlando Magic 102

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Dec 11, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Jones (1) celebrates with forward Kevin Love (0) after scoring four three-pointers in a row against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. The Cavaliers won 111-76. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Cleveland Cavaliers took the court for the first time since hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June. Here’s how the team graded out against the Orlando Magic.

The Cleveland Cavaliers absolutely dominated their first preseason game. They made the Orlando Magic look like a JV team at times even though the Cavs were without Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson.

The Cavs played with a focus and energy that was absent at times last regular. This is the team’s first full season with Tyronn Lue and there seemed to be much more continuity on both sides of the ball.

That being said, it was a preseason game against a mediocre Magic team. You can only take so much from these games. But the Cavaliers did give us plenty of reason to look forward to the regular season. Including this monster dunk by Jordan McRae.

While LeBron James and Kevin Love started out strong, the night belonged to McRae and Kay Felder. They played with the same style that captivated our attention during the Summer League.

Here are our grades from tonight’s performance.