The Orlando Magic (23-20) orchestrated a convincing 105-87 victory over division rivals the Miami Heat (24-19), marking Miami’s third consecutive loss.
Paolo Banchero led the charge for Orlando with 20 points. Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 17 points and nine rebounds, while Franz Wagner added 19 points and five assists.
Bam Adebayo led the struggling Heat with 22 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Orlando’s stifling defense. Jimmy Butler managed 15 points, and Tyler Herro added 12.
The Heat, playing without rookie forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. for the fourth consecutive game due to a groin strain, failed to trim the deficit into single digits.
