Orlando blew a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter before turnovers and lack of shotmaking cost them down the stretch at Miami.
Despite 29 points from Franz Wagner, the Magic failed to secure the regular season series against the Heat on Monday night.
Magic’s biggest stars, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, had an emotional message for him, dedicating their 121-113 win against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, which snapped their five-game slide. “We miss you, man. I know you’re back at the crib, in that same spot on the couch,” Franz told his brother after the game.
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Five quick for the Magic – a Wagner stepback three and a strong hook finish from Goga Bitadze – pushed it to 14 to open the fourth. Back to the Adebayo-Ware lineup, Ware immediately hitting his fourth three after that, still an eight-point game with eight to play.
Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze participated in the team's Monday morning shootaround, but he's still working through concussion protocol.
Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic to a 121-113 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, Jan. 25. Determined to lead the team to victory after a five-game losing streak, Banchero shot 50% from the field, finishing with 32 points.
The Magic came alive offensively in the fourth quarter on Saturday, scoring 42 points to sink the Pistons, and Wagner’s return slots everyone back into their best roles. He and Banchero combined for 64 points that night, with Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black sliding back to the bench.
Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 26 and the Miami Heat erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter before beating the Orlando Magic 125-119 in double overtime.
Franz Wagner’s Orlando Magic (24-23) hit the road to match up with the Miami Heat (22-22) at Kaseya Center on Monday,. The tip is at 7:30 PM ET.The Magic won their last matchup
MIAMI – The Orlando Magic and Miami Heat square off Monday night in a crucial fourth and final regular season matchup. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. from the Kaseya Center in South Beach.
On Monday, the Miami Heat (22-22) host the Orlando Magic (24-23) at the Kaseya Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.