The Miami Heat (17-12) play against the Orlando Magic (24-24) at Amway Center
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Friday December 17, 2021
Miami Heat 38, Orlando Magic 30 (Q2 09:51)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
counted in our heart @Bean_J20
📺: https://t.co/wGBuszh2OE pic.twitter.com/nUhOXBdWUv – 7:42 PM
counted in our heart @Bean_J20
📺: https://t.co/wGBuszh2OE pic.twitter.com/nUhOXBdWUv – 7:42 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Wendell Carter Jr. being helped off the court after he appeared to bang knees with Max Strus. – 7:42 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. being helped off the court after he appeared to bang knees with Max Strus. – 7:42 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I feel it’s going to take a lot for Gabe Vincent to get knocked out the rotation moving forward
For one, he deserves his spot
Secondly, seems like Spo views him as essential as a reserve – 7:41 PM
I feel it’s going to take a lot for Gabe Vincent to get knocked out the rotation moving forward
For one, he deserves his spot
Secondly, seems like Spo views him as essential as a reserve – 7:41 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Wendell Carter Jr. is down on the court holding his right knee. He just got back up and needs assistance back to the locker room. He looked to bang knees on the last play. – 7:41 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. is down on the court holding his right knee. He just got back up and needs assistance back to the locker room. He looked to bang knees on the last play. – 7:41 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
B.J. Johnson was just called up to the Magic today after playing for G-League Lakeland just last night.
He joins the NBA Field Goal % Savings Club within minutes. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/bW6JYtHc10 – 7:41 PM
B.J. Johnson was just called up to the Magic today after playing for G-League Lakeland just last night.
He joins the NBA Field Goal % Savings Club within minutes. Unbelievable. pic.twitter.com/bW6JYtHc10 – 7:41 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Former Magic center Marcin Gortat is on hand at the game tonight. – 7:38 PM
Former Magic center Marcin Gortat is on hand at the game tonight. – 7:38 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Miami 31, Orlando 22 pic.twitter.com/chpG6nvCxa – 7:38 PM
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Miami 31, Orlando 22 pic.twitter.com/chpG6nvCxa – 7:38 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
One of these nights where one Heat player doesn’t have to shine
Just win the minutes by a decent margin that have 4 Lakeland Magic players on the floor
They did that with a 23-4 run to finish the quarter – 7:38 PM
One of these nights where one Heat player doesn’t have to shine
Just win the minutes by a decent margin that have 4 Lakeland Magic players on the floor
They did that with a 23-4 run to finish the quarter – 7:38 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 1Q: Heat 31, Magic 22
Dedmon: 7 points, 2 rebounds
F. Wagner: 6 points 1 rebound – 7:37 PM
End of 1Q: Heat 31, Magic 22
Dedmon: 7 points, 2 rebounds
F. Wagner: 6 points 1 rebound – 7:37 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Heat 31, Magic 22. Miami shooting 5 of 9 on threes and have already generated seven free throws. – 7:37 PM
End of first quarter: Heat 31, Magic 22. Miami shooting 5 of 9 on threes and have already generated seven free throws. – 7:37 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat use 15-0 run to take 31-22 lead into second in Orlando. Heat 5 of 9 on 3s in zone-a-mania both ways. – 7:37 PM
Heat use 15-0 run to take 31-22 lead into second in Orlando. Heat 5 of 9 on 3s in zone-a-mania both ways. – 7:37 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Magic led Heat 18-8 w 5:49 left in the 1Q.
That double digit lead was erased in less than two minutes after Duncan Robinson hit a 3 to make it 19-18 Heat on top w 3:58 remaining in the quarter. – 7:32 PM
Magic led Heat 18-8 w 5:49 left in the 1Q.
That double digit lead was erased in less than two minutes after Duncan Robinson hit a 3 to make it 19-18 Heat on top w 3:58 remaining in the quarter. – 7:32 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
The Polish Hammer is in the building 🔨 pic.twitter.com/XtTMThj7si – 7:30 PM
The Polish Hammer is in the building 🔨 pic.twitter.com/XtTMThj7si – 7:30 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Magic signee Hassani Gravett has checked into the game. He was signed today. – 7:30 PM
Magic signee Hassani Gravett has checked into the game. He was signed today. – 7:30 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I felt this is the most important game of the season for Duncan Robinson oddly enough
Following up that game against Philly with another good performance…
He needs that string of games – 7:30 PM
I felt this is the most important game of the season for Duncan Robinson oddly enough
Following up that game against Philly with another good performance…
He needs that string of games – 7:30 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
After starting 3 of 10 from the field, Heat has made its last four shots. Miami already 4 of 6 on threes and leads 19-18. – 7:29 PM
After starting 3 of 10 from the field, Heat has made its last four shots. Miami already 4 of 6 on threes and leads 19-18. – 7:29 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Following a timeout, the Heat reeled off an 11-0 run to take a 19-18 lead. – 7:29 PM
Following a timeout, the Heat reeled off an 11-0 run to take a 19-18 lead. – 7:29 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Magic open up the game on an 18-8 run.
Point Franz Wagner leads the way with 6 points. – 7:28 PM
Magic open up the game on an 18-8 run.
Point Franz Wagner leads the way with 6 points. – 7:28 PM
John Denton @JohnDenton555
Former @Orlando Magic G Victor Oladipo just joined his @Miami Heat teammates on the bench. VO hasn’t played yet this season because of a knee injury. pic.twitter.com/hA3JGiFXE7 – 7:27 PM
Former @Orlando Magic G Victor Oladipo just joined his @Miami Heat teammates on the bench. VO hasn’t played yet this season because of a knee injury. pic.twitter.com/hA3JGiFXE7 – 7:27 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Victor Oladipo’s look tonight on Heat bench. pic.twitter.com/L960HXawUR – 7:25 PM
Victor Oladipo’s look tonight on Heat bench. pic.twitter.com/L960HXawUR – 7:25 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Miami needs to insert a Strus type to stick in the middle of Orlando’s zone
KZ can’t be taking open fadeaway midranges – 7:25 PM
Miami needs to insert a Strus type to stick in the middle of Orlando’s zone
KZ can’t be taking open fadeaway midranges – 7:25 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic lead 18-8 with 5:48 left in the first quarter following a 3-pointer by Gary Harris. – 7:24 PM
The Magic lead 18-8 with 5:48 left in the first quarter following a 3-pointer by Gary Harris. – 7:24 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic lead 18-8 with 5:48 in the 1Q and the Heat just took a timeout. – 7:24 PM
Magic lead 18-8 with 5:48 in the 1Q and the Heat just took a timeout. – 7:24 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
KZ Okpala again enters as the Heat’s sixth man with Tyler Herro and others out. – 7:22 PM
KZ Okpala again enters as the Heat’s sixth man with Tyler Herro and others out. – 7:22 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
RoLo hooks 💧
📺: https://t.co/wGBuszyEde pic.twitter.com/DrB7F2WBCd – 7:22 PM
RoLo hooks 💧
📺: https://t.co/wGBuszyEde pic.twitter.com/DrB7F2WBCd – 7:22 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
“Heat” vs “Magic” has maybe been worse than you imagined it would be. – 7:19 PM
“Heat” vs “Magic” has maybe been worse than you imagined it would be. – 7:19 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Though they are not playing, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are in Orlando with the Heat. They are sitting on the bench. – 7:18 PM
Though they are not playing, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are in Orlando with the Heat. They are sitting on the bench. – 7:18 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,159 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 7:15 PM
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,159 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 7:15 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
What a read from Lowry on that play
He has the mismatch, weakside guy slides all the way over, and he floats a skip pass to the opposite corner
That’s not easy – 7:15 PM
What a read from Lowry on that play
He has the mismatch, weakside guy slides all the way over, and he floats a skip pass to the opposite corner
That’s not easy – 7:15 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Less than 2 minutes into the game, Gary Harris has picked up two quick fouls. – 7:14 PM
Less than 2 minutes into the game, Gary Harris has picked up two quick fouls. – 7:14 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
The road dogs are ready.
@Miami Heat // @therabody pic.twitter.com/WG8tTS2Wfn – 7:00 PM
The road dogs are ready.
@Miami Heat // @therabody pic.twitter.com/WG8tTS2Wfn – 7:00 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
A lot has happened in Orlando leading up to tonight’s game – see who’s officially in/out on both sides ⬇️
gohe.at/3GUwzbC – 6:52 PM
A lot has happened in Orlando leading up to tonight’s game – see who’s officially in/out on both sides ⬇️
gohe.at/3GUwzbC – 6:52 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent among those starting Heat warmups while wearing masks. – 6:47 PM
Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent among those starting Heat warmups while wearing masks. – 6:47 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As the NBA works to address a recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases within the league, the Heat is moving forward cautiously.
Duncan Robinson: “I’m double vaccinated, I’m boosted, I’ve done everything I can.” How Heat is handling it all.
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 6:42 PM
As the NBA works to address a recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases within the league, the Heat is moving forward cautiously.
Duncan Robinson: “I’m double vaccinated, I’m boosted, I’ve done everything I can.” How Heat is handling it all.
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 6:42 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Golden State and Klay Thompson are targeting January for a return to the NBA on a home date — with key targets including January 9 vs. Cleveland and January 18 vs. Detroit. January 3 vs. Miami hasn’t been ruled out, but is considered less likely. – 6:40 PM
ESPN Sources: Golden State and Klay Thompson are targeting January for a return to the NBA on a home date — with key targets including January 9 vs. Cleveland and January 18 vs. Detroit. January 3 vs. Miami hasn’t been ruled out, but is considered less likely. – 6:40 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Tyler Herro officially ruled out for tonight’s game with quad contusion. Omer Yurtseven available.
So Heat has same 10 available players as it did vs. 76ers on Wednesday. – 6:34 PM
Tyler Herro officially ruled out for tonight’s game with quad contusion. Omer Yurtseven available.
So Heat has same 10 available players as it did vs. 76ers on Wednesday. – 6:34 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Gabe Vincent again with the start for Heat, alongside Lowry, Robinson, Tucker and Dedmon. – 6:34 PM
Gabe Vincent again with the start for Heat, alongside Lowry, Robinson, Tucker and Dedmon. – 6:34 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
FanDuel menu if you want to ride a PG in Heat vs. Magic pic.twitter.com/tTOxnmCyAd – 6:28 PM
FanDuel menu if you want to ride a PG in Heat vs. Magic pic.twitter.com/tTOxnmCyAd – 6:28 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Nice move by Bam to come join teammates in Orlando. Leadership. – 6:22 PM
Nice move by Bam to come join teammates in Orlando. Leadership. – 6:22 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Look who made the trip up north to join his teammates 👀 pic.twitter.com/ppjfla4P36 – 6:20 PM
Look who made the trip up north to join his teammates 👀 pic.twitter.com/ppjfla4P36 – 6:20 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Magic starting Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr. and Robin Lopez tonight vs. Heat. Four of Orlando’s 10 available players were signed today from the G League.
Heat also expected to have 10 available players today. – 6:01 PM
Magic starting Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr. and Robin Lopez tonight vs. Heat. Four of Orlando’s 10 available players were signed today from the G League.
Heat also expected to have 10 available players today. – 6:01 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Magic tonight to start: Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr., Robin Lopez vs. Heat. Of five remaining available players, four were signed today out of G League. – 6:00 PM
Magic tonight to start: Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr., Robin Lopez vs. Heat. Of five remaining available players, four were signed today out of G League. – 6:00 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
John Collins is coming off his fifth 20+ point, 10+ rebound outing of the season on 12/15 at Orlando. Collins enters tonight as the only player in the NBA this season to be averaging 17.0 ppg on at least .550 FG% and .400 3FG%. – 5:59 PM
John Collins is coming off his fifth 20+ point, 10+ rebound outing of the season on 12/15 at Orlando. Collins enters tonight as the only player in the NBA this season to be averaging 17.0 ppg on at least .550 FG% and .400 3FG%. – 5:59 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic will start Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, Chuma Okeke, Robin Lopez and Wendell Carter Jr. tonight vs. the Heat. – 5:51 PM
The Magic will start Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, Chuma Okeke, Robin Lopez and Wendell Carter Jr. tonight vs. the Heat. – 5:51 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
The @Orlando Magic will start Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr., and Robin Lopez against the @Miami Heat. – 5:51 PM
The @Orlando Magic will start Franz Wagner, Gary Harris, Chuma Okeke, Wendell Carter Jr., and Robin Lopez against the @Miami Heat. – 5:51 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 30 vs MIAMI
3️⃣F: @chuma_okeke
3️⃣4️⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
3️⃣3️⃣C: @Robin Lopez
1️⃣4️⃣G: @thats_G_
2️⃣2️⃣G: @franzboogie
⏰7 p.m.
📺@BallySportsFL (coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.)
📲 bspts.cc/orlando-magic-…
📻@969thegame
#MagicTogether – 5:50 PM
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 30 vs MIAMI
3️⃣F: @chuma_okeke
3️⃣4️⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
3️⃣3️⃣C: @Robin Lopez
1️⃣4️⃣G: @thats_G_
2️⃣2️⃣G: @franzboogie
⏰7 p.m.
📺@BallySportsFL (coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.)
📲 bspts.cc/orlando-magic-…
📻@969thegame
#MagicTogether – 5:50 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Gary Harris will be available vs. the Heat, per coach Jamahl Mosley. – 5:47 PM
Gary Harris will be available vs. the Heat, per coach Jamahl Mosley. – 5:47 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#MIAvsORL INJURY UPDATE: Coach Spo says Tyler Herro (quad) is doubtful to play in tonight’s game.
“He is making progress but we don’t want to have any setbacks. We’re being responsible.” – 5:42 PM
#MIAvsORL INJURY UPDATE: Coach Spo says Tyler Herro (quad) is doubtful to play in tonight’s game.
“He is making progress but we don’t want to have any setbacks. We’re being responsible.” – 5:42 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra says what matters most tonight for the Heat is putting together a “quality road performance.” – 5:41 PM
Erik Spoelstra says what matters most tonight for the Heat is putting together a “quality road performance.” – 5:41 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra said Tyler Herro is doubtful for tonight’s game, but didn’t formally rule him out. – 5:40 PM
Erik Spoelstra said Tyler Herro is doubtful for tonight’s game, but didn’t formally rule him out. – 5:40 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat assistant coach Malik Allen has been named to Villanova’s athletic Hall of Fame. – 5:37 PM
Heat assistant coach Malik Allen has been named to Villanova’s athletic Hall of Fame. – 5:37 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Of course there are always trap games like this
But the goal for Miami tonight should be that Kyle Lowry doesn’t have to play the 4th quarter against the Lakeland Magic – 5:32 PM
Of course there are always trap games like this
But the goal for Miami tonight should be that Kyle Lowry doesn’t have to play the 4th quarter against the Lakeland Magic – 5:32 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Orlando Magic have downgraded Cole Anthony to OUT tonight due to sprained right ankle. – 5:29 PM
The Orlando Magic have downgraded Cole Anthony to OUT tonight due to sprained right ankle. – 5:29 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Cole Anthony will not play tonight vs. the Heat due to a sprained right ankle. – 5:29 PM
Cole Anthony will not play tonight vs. the Heat due to a sprained right ankle. – 5:29 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Magic guard Cole Anthony will not play tonight vs. Miami due to a sprained right ankle. – 5:29 PM
Magic guard Cole Anthony will not play tonight vs. Miami due to a sprained right ankle. – 5:29 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
🚨 INJURY UPDATE:
@Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony will not play tonight vs. Miami due to a sprained right ankle.
#MagicTogether – 5:28 PM
🚨 INJURY UPDATE:
@Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony will not play tonight vs. Miami due to a sprained right ankle.
#MagicTogether – 5:28 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier —NBA pandemic adjustments could impact Heat with Caleb Martin contract, luxury-tax approach. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:22 PM
From earlier —NBA pandemic adjustments could impact Heat with Caleb Martin contract, luxury-tax approach. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:22 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier —Bam Adebayo rejoins Heat on road as spectator; Jimmy Butler amps up in Miami for return. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:21 PM
From earlier —Bam Adebayo rejoins Heat on road as spectator; Jimmy Butler amps up in Miami for return. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:21 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Can anything be read into Victor Oladipo traveling? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:20 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: Can anything be read into Victor Oladipo traveling? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:20 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Magic, dealing with COVID-19 issues, signs four to have enough to play Heat tonight miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Robinson: “If we’re competing against guys who have it, then there’s a chance we get it. You expose yourself to the virus, there’s a chance you’re going to get it.” – 5:16 PM
Magic, dealing with COVID-19 issues, signs four to have enough to play Heat tonight miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Robinson: “If we’re competing against guys who have it, then there’s a chance we get it. You expose yourself to the virus, there’s a chance you’re going to get it.” – 5:16 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Before the Nets actually close in on getting Kyrie Irving back, they list ELEVEN players out — including Kevin Durant — for their next game against the Magic.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP pic.twitter.com/3SeVwz6gZF – 5:04 PM
Before the Nets actually close in on getting Kyrie Irving back, they list ELEVEN players out — including Kevin Durant — for their next game against the Magic.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP pic.twitter.com/3SeVwz6gZF – 5:04 PM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
The injury report for Brooklyn’s game vs Orlando is ummm something. Wow. #NBA pic.twitter.com/amaLSbmaUo – 4:59 PM
The injury report for Brooklyn’s game vs Orlando is ummm something. Wow. #NBA pic.twitter.com/amaLSbmaUo – 4:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets remain with the same seven players in the protocols, though Nic Claxton is now questionable with wrist soreness. The Magic play Miami tonight and have five players of their own in the protocols. – 4:58 PM
The Nets remain with the same seven players in the protocols, though Nic Claxton is now questionable with wrist soreness. The Magic play Miami tonight and have five players of their own in the protocols. – 4:58 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Brooklyn Nets have ruled Kevin Durant out for Saturday’s game at the Orlando Magic. – 4:58 PM
The Brooklyn Nets have ruled Kevin Durant out for Saturday’s game at the Orlando Magic. – 4:58 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Brooklyn Nets rule out Kevin Durant for tomorrow’s game vs the Orlando Magic because of right ankle soreness – 4:58 PM
Brooklyn Nets rule out Kevin Durant for tomorrow’s game vs the Orlando Magic because of right ankle soreness – 4:58 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kevin Durant will be out due to right ankle soreness against Orlando. pic.twitter.com/JROU3jmWnq – 4:57 PM
Kevin Durant will be out due to right ankle soreness against Orlando. pic.twitter.com/JROU3jmWnq – 4:57 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets status report for tomorrow against Orlando. pic.twitter.com/pcMKHiq7A2 – 4:57 PM
Nets status report for tomorrow against Orlando. pic.twitter.com/pcMKHiq7A2 – 4:57 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Magic confirm out for tonight due to protocols:
Mo Bamba
Ignas Brazdeikis
R.J. Hampton
Terrence Ross
Moritz Wagner
Signed as replacements on emergency deals:
Admiral Schofield
Aleem Ford
Hassani Gravett
BJ Johnson (a former Heat prospect) – 4:51 PM
Magic confirm out for tonight due to protocols:
Mo Bamba
Ignas Brazdeikis
R.J. Hampton
Terrence Ross
Moritz Wagner
Signed as replacements on emergency deals:
Admiral Schofield
Aleem Ford
Hassani Gravett
BJ Johnson (a former Heat prospect) – 4:51 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic sign 4 players ahead of matchup vs. Heat after 4 more Orlando players enter health and safety protocols: orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando… – 4:50 PM
Magic sign 4 players ahead of matchup vs. Heat after 4 more Orlando players enter health and safety protocols: orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando… – 4:50 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Orlando just signed FOUR players to 10-day deals via NBA hardship exceptions to deal with a COVID crisis that has put five Magic players in health and safety protocols: Aleem Ford, Hassani Gravett, B.J. Johnson and Admiral Schofield.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 4:50 PM
Orlando just signed FOUR players to 10-day deals via NBA hardship exceptions to deal with a COVID crisis that has put five Magic players in health and safety protocols: Aleem Ford, Hassani Gravett, B.J. Johnson and Admiral Schofield.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 4:50 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Orlando Magic pushed back Jamahl Mosley’s pregame media availability to 5:45 PM ET.
Home teams always do media one hour and 45 minutes prior to tip. Makes me wonder if the Magic-Heat tip has been pushed back from 7:00 PM ET to 7:30 PM ET. No official announcement yet. – 4:45 PM
The Orlando Magic pushed back Jamahl Mosley’s pregame media availability to 5:45 PM ET.
Home teams always do media one hour and 45 minutes prior to tip. Makes me wonder if the Magic-Heat tip has been pushed back from 7:00 PM ET to 7:30 PM ET. No official announcement yet. – 4:45 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Duncan Robinson’s last 7 games: 41.2% on 7.3 attempts per game 👌
Shooters keep shooting – 4:40 PM
Duncan Robinson’s last 7 games: 41.2% on 7.3 attempts per game 👌
Shooters keep shooting – 4:40 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Who is ready for the Lakeland Magic vs Sioux Falls matchup tonight at 7? – 4:32 PM
Who is ready for the Lakeland Magic vs Sioux Falls matchup tonight at 7? – 4:32 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Magic also just placed Mo Bamba in health and safety protocols. He’s the fifth Magic player to enter protocols in the last 24 hours.
But Magic signing four Lakeland Magic players via 10-day hardship exemptions to have enough tonight vs. Heat. – 4:30 PM
Magic also just placed Mo Bamba in health and safety protocols. He’s the fifth Magic player to enter protocols in the last 24 hours.
But Magic signing four Lakeland Magic players via 10-day hardship exemptions to have enough tonight vs. Heat. – 4:30 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
The following players are out tonight vs. Miami due to NBA Health and Safety Protocols:
🔹 Mo Bamba
🔹 Ignas Brazdeikis
🔹 R.J. Hampton
🔹 Terrence Ross
🔹 Moritz Wagner
#MagicTogether – 4:27 PM
The following players are out tonight vs. Miami due to NBA Health and Safety Protocols:
🔹 Mo Bamba
🔹 Ignas Brazdeikis
🔹 R.J. Hampton
🔹 Terrence Ross
🔹 Moritz Wagner
#MagicTogether – 4:27 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic have signed Aleem Ford, Hassani Gravett, BJ Johnson and Admiral Schofield from the Lakeland Magic to 10-day contracts via hardship exceptions by the NBA. – 4:27 PM
The Magic have signed Aleem Ford, Hassani Gravett, BJ Johnson and Admiral Schofield from the Lakeland Magic to 10-day contracts via hardship exceptions by the NBA. – 4:27 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Orlando Magic have signed:
Aleem Ford
Hassani Gravett
B.J. Johnson
Admiral Schofield
to 10 Day contracts via hardship due to COVID absences. – 4:26 PM
The Orlando Magic have signed:
Aleem Ford
Hassani Gravett
B.J. Johnson
Admiral Schofield
to 10 Day contracts via hardship due to COVID absences. – 4:26 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
PRESS RELEASE:
@Orlando Magic sign free agents @aleemford, @BestThingSince_, @Bean_J20 and @admiralelite15 to 10-day contracts
All four players sign via hardship exceptions by the NBA
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/UnNcrgHzmj – 4:25 PM
PRESS RELEASE:
@Orlando Magic sign free agents @aleemford, @BestThingSince_, @Bean_J20 and @admiralelite15 to 10-day contracts
All four players sign via hardship exceptions by the NBA
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/UnNcrgHzmj – 4:25 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Our annual December tradition — The final verdict on Dolphins’ poor 2021 free agency foray and how Miami has turned things around in spite of that. An in-depth look. And Dolphins injury, COVID updates this afternoon: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 4:23 PM
NEW: Our annual December tradition — The final verdict on Dolphins’ poor 2021 free agency foray and how Miami has turned things around in spite of that. An in-depth look. And Dolphins injury, COVID updates this afternoon: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 4:23 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Franz Wagner over his last ten games:
17.0 PTS
5.3 REB
4.0 AST
1.2 STL
38.7% 3P pic.twitter.com/UtzPC3nrwR – 4:19 PM
Franz Wagner over his last ten games:
17.0 PTS
5.3 REB
4.0 AST
1.2 STL
38.7% 3P pic.twitter.com/UtzPC3nrwR – 4:19 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley will now address the media at 5:45 p.m. instead of the usual 5:15 p.m. time slot. – 4:18 PM
Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley will now address the media at 5:45 p.m. instead of the usual 5:15 p.m. time slot. – 4:18 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat-Magic game in jeopardy because of health and safety protocols. But as of now, it’s still scheduled to be played tonight at 7 in Orlando miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:16 PM
Heat-Magic game in jeopardy because of health and safety protocols. But as of now, it’s still scheduled to be played tonight at 7 in Orlando miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:16 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Orlando Magic are going to have to suit up an injured player, or make a very quick 10 Day signing via hardship, to be able to play tonight. Available players are:
C. Anthony
W. Carter
G. Harris
R. Lopez
M. Mulder
C. Okeke
F. Wagner
That’s only 7 and Harris missed last game. – 4:15 PM
The Orlando Magic are going to have to suit up an injured player, or make a very quick 10 Day signing via hardship, to be able to play tonight. Available players are:
C. Anthony
W. Carter
G. Harris
R. Lopez
M. Mulder
C. Okeke
F. Wagner
That’s only 7 and Harris missed last game. – 4:15 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Magic coach to speak 30 minutes later than usual pregame tonight. Magic still in process of signing players to have enough tonight vs. Heat. – 4:14 PM
Magic coach to speak 30 minutes later than usual pregame tonight. Magic still in process of signing players to have enough tonight vs. Heat. – 4:14 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
9 NBA teams, by my count, have at least three players in the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols
Lakers (6 players)
Knicks (5)
Bucks (4)
Magic (4)
Celtics (4)
Kings (5)
Bulls (8)
Nets (7)
Nuggets (3)
(Current as of 4:05pm) – 4:06 PM
9 NBA teams, by my count, have at least three players in the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols
Lakers (6 players)
Knicks (5)
Bucks (4)
Magic (4)
Celtics (4)
Kings (5)
Bulls (8)
Nets (7)
Nuggets (3)
(Current as of 4:05pm) – 4:06 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🏀 The Nets front office found the perfect role players to fit with KD
🏀 Why the Sixers should be patient with Ben Simmons
🏀 The magic has run out for the Wizards
#TheMismatch with @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor: open.spotify.com/episode/77YqYq… – 3:54 PM
🏀 The Nets front office found the perfect role players to fit with KD
🏀 Why the Sixers should be patient with Ben Simmons
🏀 The magic has run out for the Wizards
#TheMismatch with @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor: open.spotify.com/episode/77YqYq… – 3:54 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Seriously. There are 19 players on tonight’s Heat-Magic injury report. NINETEEN! pic.twitter.com/8PLh0jtp3X – 3:38 PM
Seriously. There are 19 players on tonight’s Heat-Magic injury report. NINETEEN! pic.twitter.com/8PLh0jtp3X – 3:38 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Magic currently listing nine players as out and three others questionable for tonight’s game against Miami. Hearing @DanteMagic starting at the 3. – 3:33 PM
Magic currently listing nine players as out and three others questionable for tonight’s game against Miami. Hearing @DanteMagic starting at the 3. – 3:33 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
NBA pandemic adjustments could impact Heat with Caleb Martin’s contract, luxury-tax approach. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:28 PM
NBA pandemic adjustments could impact Heat with Caleb Martin’s contract, luxury-tax approach. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:28 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Bam Adebayo rejoins Heat on the road as spectator; Jimmy Butler amps up in Miami for return. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:28 PM
Bam Adebayo rejoins Heat on the road as spectator; Jimmy Butler amps up in Miami for return. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:28 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Can anything be read into Victor Oladipo traveling with the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:27 PM
ASK IRA: Can anything be read into Victor Oladipo traveling with the Heat? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:27 PM
Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Bam Adebayo brings good vibes on road trip #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 3:06 PM
Bam Adebayo brings good vibes on road trip #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 3:06 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Yet to play this season, and previously having been sidelined for the Heat with COVID, Kendrick Nunn is now on the Lakers’ list in health-and-safety protocols. – 2:59 PM
Yet to play this season, and previously having been sidelined for the Heat with COVID, Kendrick Nunn is now on the Lakers’ list in health-and-safety protocols. – 2:59 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Cole Anthony has a loud voice and an emerging game. He’s the guy yelling ‘Bing Bong’ on a NYC street a day after beating the Knicks. The Orlando Magic PG has big plans.
“I think I can get to 23, 24 points a game. If not 25, and also help this team win.”
https://t.co/MUYWDsKNNY pic.twitter.com/M9wwgaBP4L – 2:32 PM
Cole Anthony has a loud voice and an emerging game. He’s the guy yelling ‘Bing Bong’ on a NYC street a day after beating the Knicks. The Orlando Magic PG has big plans.
“I think I can get to 23, 24 points a game. If not 25, and also help this team win.”
https://t.co/MUYWDsKNNY pic.twitter.com/M9wwgaBP4L – 2:32 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Heat-Magic game in jeopardy because of health and safety protocols. Where things stand miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Duncan Robinson: “Ultimately the responsibility falls on the individual to protect themselves. You can do everything right and still end up with a positive case.” – 2:14 PM
NEW: Heat-Magic game in jeopardy because of health and safety protocols. Where things stand miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Duncan Robinson: “Ultimately the responsibility falls on the individual to protect themselves. You can do everything right and still end up with a positive case.” – 2:14 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1991, the @Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the Heat 148-80, at the time the largest margin of victory in NBA history.
Eight players scored in double figures for the Cavaliers, but no player scored more than 18 points. pic.twitter.com/QcprttbUpx – 2:01 PM
📅 On this day in 1991, the @Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the Heat 148-80, at the time the largest margin of victory in NBA history.
Eight players scored in double figures for the Cavaliers, but no player scored more than 18 points. pic.twitter.com/QcprttbUpx – 2:01 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Birch considers himself more on the ‘doubtful’ side than ‘questionable’ for tomorrow, thinks he’s more likely to return on Monday, “ironically” against his former team, the Orlando Magic. – 1:51 PM
Birch considers himself more on the ‘doubtful’ side than ‘questionable’ for tomorrow, thinks he’s more likely to return on Monday, “ironically” against his former team, the Orlando Magic. – 1:51 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Khem Birch says he doubts he’ll play tomorrow. Expects he’ll be back for the following game “ironically” against the Magic – 1:49 PM
Khem Birch says he doubts he’ll play tomorrow. Expects he’ll be back for the following game “ironically” against the Magic – 1:49 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Birch says he doesn’t expect to play tomorrow, Orlando on Monday more likely. – 1:49 PM
Birch says he doesn’t expect to play tomorrow, Orlando on Monday more likely. – 1:49 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat notebook: Bam Adebayo rejoins Heat on road as spectator; Jimmy Butler amps up in Miami for return. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: On-the-job experience; and Gabe Vincent’s crossover career. – 1:45 PM
Heat notebook: Bam Adebayo rejoins Heat on road as spectator; Jimmy Butler amps up in Miami for return. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: On-the-job experience; and Gabe Vincent’s crossover career. – 1:45 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Magic down to 8 players vs Heat (and 5 are questionable)… Former UM starting center Corey Gaynor transfers to North Carolina…And the Orlando CBS affiliate has convinced the network to allow it to show Dolphins-Jets instead of Titans-Steelers on Sunday.There’s your 1:02 update – 1:03 PM
Magic down to 8 players vs Heat (and 5 are questionable)… Former UM starting center Corey Gaynor transfers to North Carolina…And the Orlando CBS affiliate has convinced the network to allow it to show Dolphins-Jets instead of Titans-Steelers on Sunday.There’s your 1:02 update – 1:03 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2008, the New Orleans Hornets’ Chris Paul recorded a steal in his 106th consecutive game, breaking the NBA record he shared with Alvin Robertson.
Paul’s streak was extended to 108 games before being snapped on Christmas Day versus the Magic. pic.twitter.com/9eTYcdGMqQ – 1:01 PM
📅 On this day in 2008, the New Orleans Hornets’ Chris Paul recorded a steal in his 106th consecutive game, breaking the NBA record he shared with Alvin Robertson.
Paul’s streak was extended to 108 games before being snapped on Christmas Day versus the Magic. pic.twitter.com/9eTYcdGMqQ – 1:01 PM