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PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-1) v. Orlando Magic (2-1)

One final preseason tune-up before the games start to count! The Miami Heat travel north to face the Orlando Magic tonight at Kia Center, wrapping up their 2026 preseason schedule before returning home for Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Minnesota…

By Surya Fernandez · Hot Hot Hoops

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:25 PM

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The Miami Heat conclude their preseason schedule against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is resting, while Bam Adebayo is out with a groin injury.
Orlando enters the matchup with a 2-1 record, led by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.

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The Miami Heat face the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center in their final 2026 preseason contest on Friday, October 16. Miami enters the game with a 3-1 preseason record after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 144-128, while Orlando holds a 2-1 record. The game serves as the final preparation for Miami before their regular-season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra will rest Giannis Antetokounmpo, while Bam Adebayo sits out with a groin injury and Pelle Larsson misses out through illness. Orlando features a lineup including Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Desmond Bane, with Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac among those sidelined with injuries.

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PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-1) v. Orlando Magic (2-1)

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