MIAMI – The Orlando Magic wasted a 12-point advantage in the final six minutes of regulation, and then a six-point lead in overtime before losing to the Miamt.
Despite 29 points from Franz Wagner, the Magic failed to secure the regular season series against the Heat on Monday night.
Jovic contributed 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in the fourth quarter and the two overtimes, including an alley-oop assist to Ware to give the Heat a two-point lead with 33.5 seconds left in regulation before the Magic tied it to force overtime.
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.
All signs point toward Jimmy Butler getting traded ... of halfcourt shot creation to ease the burden on Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Butler fits the bill. That said, the Magic are also ...
The Miami Heat put together one of their best character wins of the season, battling back from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to a 125-119 double-overtime victory Monday night over the Orlando
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.
Orlando blew a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter before turnovers and lack of shotmaking cost them down the stretch at Miami.
Magic star Paolo Banchero opened up about facing the Celtics and Jayson Tatum ahead of their Friday night clash.
The pecking order at the top of the league has been set for a while (as evidenced by very little movement at the top of this week's Power Rankings), but the deadline provides a quick shot of adrenaline and variety,
Tim Bontemps unveils his 24 picks for the East and West All-Star rosters, filled with new starters, wild-card intrigue and some agonizing decisions.