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5 preseason takeaways from Heat after finale v. Magic

The Miami Heat wrapped up their preseason Friday night against the Orlando Magic, losing 136-115. Miami was without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson, who missed the Heat’s final three preseason games with an undisclosed illness. Still, it was…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 4:30 AM
5 preseason takeaways from Heat after finale v. Magic
Key Things to Know
  • Matt Hanifan outlined five major takeaways for the Miami Heat following their 136-115 preseason loss to the Orlando Magic.
  • The Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 136-115 in Friday's preseason finale.
  • Rookie Ryan Conwell scored a team-high 21 points and added seven assists off the bench for Miami.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Miami Heat concluded their preseason schedule with a 136-115 loss to the Orlando Magic while playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, and Pelle Larsson. Rookie Ryan Conwell paced Miami with 21 points and seven assists off the bench, while Andrew Wiggins scored 13 points, and both Nikola Jovic and Bobby Portis contributed 12 points each.

Writer Matt Hanifan outlined five key takeaways from the preseason, praising Conwell's off-ball shooting, Davion Mitchell's pace, and Jovic's resurgence following a strong all-around stretch. Hanifan also noted encouraging signs from Wiggins in a reduced creation role, while questioning two-way center Vlad Goldin's roster fit and readiness.

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