Particle.news
Download on the App Store
44 ARTICLES
·
2d ago

Heat Visit Magic in NBA Cup Quarterfinal as Wagner Sits and Tournament Court Is Scrapped

The winner secures a Las Vegas semifinal berth and players move up to a larger Cup payout.

Image
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 27: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball against Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic during overtime at Kaseya Center on January 27, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Image
Image

Overview

  • Tipoff is 6 p.m. ET at Orlando's Kia Center with national streaming exclusive to Amazon Prime Video.
  • Orlando's special in-season tournament court was damaged in storage, so the game will be played on a standard floor.
  • The Magic will be without Franz Wagner due to a high-ankle sprain, Paolo Banchero is available, and Miami's Tyler Herro is listed as probable after missing two games.
  • Orlando earned the East's top seed with a 4-0 group stage and is 2-0 against Miami this season; the Heat advanced as a 3-1 wildcard.
  • The winner will face the Knicks–Raptors winner in Las Vegas on Dec. 13, with per-player Cup bonuses reported to rise to $106,187 for teams reaching the semifinals.