Overview
- Franz Wagner scored 32 points and Jalen Suggs added 22 as Orlando closed with a final stop to seal the one-point victory.
- Paolo Banchero returned from a 10-game absence with a left groin strain, logging 20 minutes on a restriction for 9 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
- Tyler Herro was ruled out with right big-toe irritation and is scheduled for an MRI, and the Heat struggled offensively with 7-of-19 3-point shooting, 15 turnovers and nine missed free throws.
- Norman Powell led Miami with 28 points and Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 15 rebounds during a late rally that fell short.
- The teams meet again Tuesday at Kia Center in an NBA Cup quarterfinal, with Orlando managing Banchero’s reintegration and Miami monitoring Herro’s status.