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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.

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Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) dunks over Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) and forward Haywood Highsmith (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Heat center Bam Adebayo almost notches a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists against the Magic on Monday in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)
Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) goes to the basket as Heat center Bam Adebayo, right, defends during the first half on Monday night in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Overview

  • 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.