NBA | Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic - Jan 28 | 01:00 UTC

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Game Info Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic

 

The Miami-Dade Arena in Miami, Florida, will be the stage for the duel between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic this Saturday. The clash between the Eastern Conference rivals is scheduled for 01:00 UTC. And it will be the teams' first game in the 2022/23 season.

 

Miami Heat

The Heat, commanded by Erik Spoelstra, occupies the middle range of the table after winning 27 games and losing another 22. The Miami team has won seven of the last ten matches played. Including the group comes from two straight victories against New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics.

 

The Miami Heat's victory against the Celtics took place last Tuesday, by 98 to 95, playing at home. 36.2% of the balls and 36.4% of the three shots were converted. The team's big names in the dispute were: Bam Adebayo, who had a double-double with 30 points and 15 rebounds; banker Haywood Highsmith, who also had a double-double with 15 wins and 10 rebounds; and Max Strus, with 13 points and seven rebounds. For the next match, it's worth checking whether Haywood Highsmith, Max Strus and Caleb Martin will be confirmed reinforcements to the team.

 

Orlando Magic

The Magic, led by coach Jamahl Mosley, has had an irregular campaign, with 19 wins and 29 losses. Among the last place in the Eastern Conference, Orlando's team won five of the previous ten disputes. The group comes from two consecutive victories against the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers.

 

Playing at home, the Orlando Magic got the better of the Pacers and won by 126 to 120. 56.1% of the pitches and 53.6% of the three balls were used. Paolo Banchero, Gary Harris and Wendell Carter Jr. were the great highlights of the team in the match. Rookie Banchero scored 23 points, three rebounds and four assists; Harris scored 22 points, and Carter Jr. had a double-double with 18 and 10 rebounds.