Magic, Miami Heat and Paolo Banchero

Orlando Magic Steamroll Miami Heat in Second Half on Opening Night
Paolo Banchero recorded 33 points, making it the first time since Tracy McGrady in 2002 that a Magic player scored 30-plus on opening night, Gary Harris made six of Orlando’s 18 3-pointers, and the Magic’s defense following an elongated halftime was smothering in Wednesday’s 116-97 victory over the Miami Heat at the Kaseya Center.
Banchero scores 33, Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-97 on opening night
Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat 116-97 in the opener for both teams.
Paolo Banchero, Magic race past Heat with third-quarter surge
Paolo Banchero and his exuberant Orlando Magic teammates blew by their Miami Heat foes on countless extra efforts, transforming a tight game into a blowout with a third-quarter onslaught Wednesday in Miami.
Paolo Banchero's All-NBA statement highlights Magic's stunning beatdown of Heat
Paolo Banchero leads the Orlando Magic to a dominant win over the Miami Heat with a standout performance, showcasing All-NBA potential.
Paolo Banchero shines as Magic stifle Heat
Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to a 116-97 win over the host Miami Heat in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night.
Banchero's 33, Third-Quarter Run Power Magic's Opening-Night Romp in Miami
The first half of Wednesday night's season opener between the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat had all the makings of a 48-minute slugfest. The Florida rivals traded the lead 17 times in the first 24 minutes.
Heat's Bam Adebayo reveals biggest culprit behind failure of new offense vs. Magic
The Heat suffered a disappointing loss against the Magic in the debut of a new style of offense.
Magic rain on Heat parade to capture opening-night road win
Paolo Banchero became the first Magic player to score at least 30 points on opening night since Tracy McGrady in 2002.
Heat vs. Magic odds, score prediction, start time: 2024 NBA picks, best bets by proven computer model
The Miami Heat will host the Orlando Magic to start their respective 2024-25 NBA seasons. Miami won three of four matchups ...
Jimmy Butler, Heat Trolled By NBA Fans for Blowout Loss vs. Paolo Banchero, Magic
The good news for the Miami Heat is things can only go up from here during the 2024-25 campaign. Miami dropped its season ...
Magic Prepared for Physical Battle in Season Opener vs. Miami Heat
The Orlando Magic are expecting a physical matchup versus the Miami Heat on Wednesday evening in the 2024-25 regular season ...