The Miami Heat will face off against the Orlando Magic in a matchup featuring two teams with contrasting records. The Heat enter the game with a record of 14-13, having recently secured a win, while the Magic boast a stronger 19-12 record and are currently on a two-game winning streak.
Orlando has performed well in their conference, holding a 15-7 record, and remains undefeated in their division at 5-0. Key players for the Magic include Paolo Banchero, who leads the team with an impressive 29 points per game, although he is currently out due to an oblique injury. The Heat’s Tyler Herro leads his team with 23.9 points per game, but Miami will be without several key players, including Jimmy Butler, who is doubtful due to illness. This game promises to be a critical contest for both teams as they navigate their respective seasons.
Miami Heat at Orlando Magic Game Information
Game Date: December 26, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Florida, NBA League Pass Channel 1
Location: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Orlando Magic Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 19-12
Conference Record: 15-7
Division Record: 5-0
Streak: 2 win
Miami Heat Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 14-13
Conference Record: 10-9
Division Record: 3-2
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Orlando Magic (19-12, #1 in division)
Points Leader: Paolo Banchero, 29 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Paolo Banchero, 8.8 RPG
Assists Leader: Franz Wagner, 5.7 APG
Steals Leader: Franz Wagner, 1.72 SPG
Blocks Leader: Goga Bitadze, 1.62 BPG
Miami Heat (14-13, #2 in division)
Points Leader: Tyler Herro, 23.9 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Bam Adebayo, 9.96 RPG
Assists Leader: Tyler Herro, 5 APG
Steals Leader: Dru Smith, 1.5 SPG
Blocks Leader: Thomas Bryant, 0.9 BPG
Orlando Magic Injury Report
Paolo Banchero – Oblique (Out) – Coach Jamahl Mosley said on Friday (Dec. 13) that Banchero did some conditioning and ball handling drills during Friday’s practice, per Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com. A timeline for his return to game action is unclear.
Franz Wagner – Oblique (Out) – Magic star forward Franz Wagner has suffered a torn right oblique and is out indefinitely, sources tell ESPN. Wagner sustained the injury Friday night and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Gary Harris – Hamstring (Day To Day) – The Magic listed Harris as questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game gaainst Miami.
Moritz Wagner – Knee (Out For Season) – Orlando Magic forward Moe Wagner has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee, sources told ESPN
Miami Heat Injury Report
Dru Smith – Leg (Out) – The Heat listed Smith as OUT for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game against Orlando.
Terry Rozier – Knee (Day To Day) – The Heat listed Rozier as questionable for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game against Orlando.
Josh Richardson – Heel (Out) – The Heat listed Richardson as OUT for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game against Orlando.
Jimmy Butler – Illness (Day To Day) – The Heat have listed BUtler as doubtful for Thursday’s (Dec. 26) game against Orlando.
Orlando Magic Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 26, 2024 vs Miami Heat
December 27, 2024 vs New York Knicks
December 29, 2024 vs Brooklyn Nets
January 01, 2025 at Detroit Pistons
January 03, 2025 at Toronto Raptors
January 05, 2025 vs Utah Jazz
January 06, 2025 at New York Knicks
January 09, 2025 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
January 10, 2025 vs Milwaukee Bucks
January 12, 2025 vs Philadelphia 76ers
Miami Heat Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 26, 2024 at Orlando Magic
December 28, 2024 at Atlanta Hawks
December 29, 2024 at Houston Rockets
January 01, 2025 vs New Orleans Pelicans
January 02, 2025 vs Indiana Pacers
January 04, 2025 vs Utah Jazz
January 06, 2025 at Sacramento Kings
January 07, 2025 at Golden State Warriors
January 09, 2025 at Utah Jazz
January 11, 2025 at Portland Trail Blazers
