The Miami Heat and Orlando Magic will face off Friday at 7:00 PM ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, with both teams entering the matchup on one-game losing streaks.
Miami holds a 14-8 record, while Orlando is close behind at 13-9. The teams previously met on October 22, when the Magic narrowly defeated the Heat 125-121.
Miami’s injury report shows Tyler Herro is listed as questionable due to right big toe irritation, while Norman Powell is also questionable with a left ankle sprain. Several players, including Myron Gardner, Vladislav Goldin, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Terry Rozier, will not play.
Available players dealing with minor injuries include Jaime Jaquez Jr. (right groin), Nikola Jovic (right hip), Pelle Larsson (right toe), and Andrew Wiggins (left hip flexor). Keshad Johnson is available after missing time with illness.
For the Magic, Paolo Banchero is questionable with a left groin strain. Moritz Wagner is out while recovering from a left knee injury, and G League players Jamal Cain, Colin Castleton, and Orlando Robinson will not suit up. Franz Wagner is available, wearing a protective face mask.
Miami’s leading scorers this season include Norman Powell, averaging 25 points per game, and Tyler Herro, contributing 23.8 points per outing. Bam Adebayo leads in rebounds with 8.8 per game and adds 19.5 points. Andrew Wiggins contributes 17.2 points, while Davion Mitchell leads the team with 7.8 assists per game.
Orlando counters with Franz Wagner averaging 23 points, Paolo Banchero 21.7 points, and Desmond Bane 19 points per game. Wendell Carter Jr. contributes 12 rebounds and 12 points, while Anthony Black adds 13.1 points and 3.4 assists per contest.
The Heat will look to bounce back after a 108-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on December 3, following a 140-123 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Orlando is coming off a narrow 112-114 defeat against the San Antonio Spurs, after defeating the Chicago Bulls 125-120.
