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Magic stave off Heat for second time this season, behind Franz Wagner

The Orlando Magic survived a late comeback from the Miami Heat on Friday night, securing a 106-105 win inside Kia Center in what was Paolo Banchero's return (more on that below).

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Survival Mode: Orlando Magic Escape With Thrilling 106-105 Victory Over Miami

The air inside the Kia Center seemed to vanish for a split second for Magic fans. The clock showed zeroes, the red light on the backboard was illuminated, and the ball was leaving Bam Adebayo’s hands.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 5

Magic avoid last-second heartbreak against Heat

Franz Wagner scored 32 points and the host Orlando Magic held off a late Miami Heat surge to score a 106-105 win on Friday. Anthony Black came off the Orlando bench to contribute 13 points, a team-high six assists and a team-high-tying eight rebounds.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 5

Magic beat Heat in Paolo Banchero's return from injury

The Orlando Magic are back in the win column after a 106-105 victory against the Miami Heat at the Kia Center. With less than a minute to go, Norman Powell drove to the basket and made a lay-up to cut the Heat deficit to a single point.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 5

Magic get familiar face back in starting lineup vs. Heat

The Orlando Magic are rolling out a different starting lineup than they have had in the past few weeks with Paolo Banchero back in the mix. Banchero is on a minutes restriction, but he will start for the Magic against the Miami Heat alongside Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr.

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Norman Powell becomes the focus for the Magic

Two of the top young teams rising in the East face off tonight in Orlando, as the 14-8 Miami Heat visit their south east division sunshine state rival, the 13-9 Magic.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 5

Five questions ahead of Heat vs. Magic matchup

The Orlando Magic are back in action as they take on the Miami Heat in a Sunshine State showdown. To learn more about the Magic's next opponent, we spoke with Miami Heat on SI publisher Ethan J.

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The Magic look to stake their claim as Florida's best team against Miami

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Paolo Banchero News / Hoops Rumors / December 5

Magic provide major Paolo Banchero update ahead of clash with Heat

Banchero has missed Orlando’s past 10 games due to a left groin strain.

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Banchero to be scrutinized as he returns to improved Orlando Magic

Paolo Banchero has been thrilled the Orlando Magic has won without him, reversing course following a slow start. He’s got to be ecstatic that as he nears a return that could come as soon as Friday night’s date with the Miami Heat, his team has persevered to where he isn’t being handed a shovel upon returning.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 4

Could the Magic get a key reinforcement against the Heat?

Paolo Banchero has missed 10 games in a row due to a strained left groin, and the Orlando Magic have received some good news. Banchero was upgraded to questionable for Friday's contest against the Miami Heat signaling a return may be near.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 4

Little separates resurgent Magic, visiting Heat

In-state counterparts meet for the first of two games in five days when the Miami Heat visit the Orlando Magic on Friday. Orlando and Miami draw each other in next Tuesday's quarterfinal round of the NBA Cup.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 4