Heat Overcome Magic in Double Overtime Without Jimmy Butler
Miami rallies from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to secure a 125-119 victory, led by Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
- Tyler Herro led the Heat with 30 points, 12 assists, and 8 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo contributed 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.
- The Heat played without Jimmy Butler, who was suspended indefinitely for the third time this season due to conduct detrimental to the team.
- Orlando's Franz Wagner scored 29 points, but the Magic struggled in the second overtime, being outscored 9-3 by Miami.
- The Heat erased a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit and tied the game at 108 to force overtime, with Kel’el Ware making key contributions, including 19 points and 10 rebounds.
- The win ties the season series between the Heat and Magic at 2-2, a result that could impact playoff seeding in the tightly contested Eastern Conference.