National Basketball Association
Miami 110, Orlando 105
When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, January 27, 2023
Where: Miami-Dade Arena, Miami, Florida
Officials: #53 John Butler, #39 Tyler Ford, #51 Aaron Smith
Attendance: 19788

Jimmy Butler led all scorers with 29 points, including a crucial and-one with 1:29 remaining that helped lift the Miami Heat to a 110-105 defeat of the visiting Orlando Magic on Friday.

A close game throughout with neither team leading by more than 10 points, Miami went on an 11-2 run early in the fourth quarter for a lead it held for the final 8:52 -- but never by more than six points.

Butler was scoreless in the final period before his pivotal bucket, drawing a foul on Wendell Carter Jr. to convert a three-point play that pushed a one-point Heat lead to two possessions. Butler scored six points in the final 1:29 and sealed the win with a steal on Orlando's final inbounds pass, his second takeaway of the night.

Butler also finished with six rebounds and six assists. Bam Adebayo delivered his own strong all-around game to complement Butler, scoring 20 points, dishing a game-high seven assists and grabbing six rebounds.

Adebayo scored four of his points down the stretch to help Miami close out a 37-26 fourth quarter. Max Strus added his own big score late in the period, knocking down a 3-pointer to extend the Heat lead to five points.

Strus finished with 17 points off the bench. Gabe Vincent added another 11 points in reserve duty. Caleb Martin scored 13 points and snared a team-high seven rebounds to help Miami secure its third straight win and fourth in the last five games.

Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony all scored 19 points on a difficult offensive night for the Magic. Orlando shot just 33-of-69 from the floor and committed 20 turnovers.

The rookie Banchero was responsible for five turnovers, compounding his struggles shooting. He finished just 4-of-14 from the floor, including 1-of-6 from 3-point range.

--Field Level Media

Top Game Performances
 
Orlando   Miami
Cole Anthony 19 Scoring Jimmy Butler 29
Markelle Fultz 6 Assists Bam Adebayo 7
Wendell Carter Jr. 8 Rebounds Caleb Martin 7
Paolo Banchero 10 Free Throws Made Jimmy Butler 9
Jalen Suggs 2 Steals Jimmy Butler 2
Markelle Fultz 2 Blocks Bam Adebayo 1
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Orlando 105 47.8 12-34 27-32 21 40 3 5 20
Miami 110 45.9 10-33 22-26 28 37 3 9 11
Upcoming Games
  • Miami will play their next game on the road against Charlotte. The Heat have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .636 after a loss.
  • Orlando will play their next game at home against Chicago. The Magic have a W/L % of .400 after a win and .379 after a loss.