Miami, FL — Tyler Herro scored 30 points and Bam Adebayo contributed 26 as the Miami Heat mounted a dramatic comeback, overcoming a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Orlando Magic 125-119 in double overtime on Monday night.
Adebayo added 10 rebounds and nine assists, while Herro also posted 12 assists and grabbed eight rebounds. Kel’el Ware chipped in with a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Heat, who pulled off the victory just hours after Jimmy Butler’s suspension kept him out of the lineup.
With the win, Miami improved to 10-10 without Butler this season. When Butler plays, the Heat have a record of 13-12.
Orlando’s Franz Wagner led all scorers with 29 points, and both Paolo Banchero and Tristan da Silva added 17 points each. However, the Magic struggled in the second overtime, getting outscored 9-3 by the Heat.
The Magic had been dominant when leading by double digits in the fourth quarter, holding an 18-2 record in those situations this season—yet both of their losses came at the hands of Miami.
Key Takeaways
- Magic: Orlando welcomed back Goga Bitadze after a six-game absence due to concussion protocol, with the team posting a 22-15 record when he plays. Bitadze had an impressive outing, finishing with a plus-21 rating in 22 minutes of play. Head coach Jamahl Mosley praised his effort, stating, “He’s doing whatever’s necessary to help this team.”
- Heat: With Monday’s victory, Miami split the season series 2-2 with Orlando. Over the past 36 seasons, the Heat have either won or split the series with the Magic 27 times.
Turning Point
Miami was down by 12 points with just over six minutes left in regulation, but mounted a 15-3 run to force overtime and eventually secure the win.
Noteworthy Stat
The last time Miami came from a 14-point (or more) deficit in the fourth quarter to win a regular-season game was on February 17, 2022, at Charlotte. The Heat have accomplished the feat twice in playoff games, both against Milwaukee in 2023.
What’s Next
Orlando heads to Portland on Thursday to begin a five-game West Coast trip, while Miami will host Cleveland on Wednesday.
