Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Friday December 17, 2021
Miami Heat 58, Orlando Magic 48 (Q2 03:14)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Miami Heat @MiamiHEATCAN WE TALK ABOUT MAX STRUS?!
17 points in the second quarter so far. pic.twitter.com/b13dKN4etV – 7:56 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEATTurn your sound all the way up to hear @EReidMiamiHeat playing tremendous defense for us. #HEATCulture runs deep pic.twitter.com/Kl5dM2nNwg – 7:55 PM
Jason Jackson @TheJaxShowThat’s 20 for the juicy one… 17 for #MaxStrus in the 2ndQ alone #HEATLive #HEATRadio #HEATCulture – 7:55 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAMax Strus is unconscious right now — 20 points on 5-6 shooting from 3PT. – 7:55 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangMax Strus is definitely loose. He has 20 points on 5-of-6 shooting on threes in 13 minutes off the bench. – 7:54 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatMax Strus with 17 second-quarter points. – 7:54 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Didn’t think I’d be saying this at any point in the season, but I feel like I’ll have an Omer Yurtseven defensive piece coming up soon
I’ve watched him in his minutes continue to alter shots in different ways during this past stretch – 7:49 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangMax Strus up to 12 points on 3-of-4 shooting on threes. Miami shooting 7 of 12 from deep as a team. – 7:49 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicman, I dunno what’s going on with Wendell Carter Jr.’s knee. Obviously you hope it’s just a bruise, nothing structural, but that didn’t look good on the replay. – 7:48 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEATEnded the first quarter with a Strus 3
Began the second quarter with a Strus 3 pic.twitter.com/hyBfDyCXJh – 7:46 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Gabe Vincent-Marcus Garrett-Max Strus-Omer Yurtseven on the floor right now
That was supposed to be their summer league starters if Vincent ended up playing – 7:46 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagiccounted in our heart @Bean_J20
📺: https://t.co/wGBuszh2OE pic.twitter.com/nUhOXBdWUv – 7:42 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_SavageWendell Carter Jr. being helped off the court after he appeared to bang knees with Max Strus. – 7:42 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305I 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 @CodyTaylorNBAWendell 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 @WorldWideWobB.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
Khobi Price @khobi_priceWendell Carter Jr. is down on the floor holding his right knee. – 7:40 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEATCurrently on a 23-4 run. pic.twitter.com/87lRk1mFlq – 7:39 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAFormer Magic center Marcin Gortat is on hand at the game tonight. – 7:38 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PREND OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Miami 31, Orlando 22 pic.twitter.com/chpG6nvCxa – 7:38 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305One 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 @CodyTaylorNBAEnd of 1Q: Heat 31, Magic 22
Dedmon: 7 points, 2 rebounds
F. Wagner: 6 points 1 rebound – 7:37 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangEnd 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 @IraHeatBeatHeat 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
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatMeaningful early minutes again tonight for Marcus Garrett. – 7:32 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORLMagic 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
Miami Heat @MiamiHEATOk we’re finding our rhythm. pic.twitter.com/J79b6GeDZI – 7:31 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicThe Polish Hammer is in the building 🔨 pic.twitter.com/XtTMThj7si – 7:30 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAMagic signee Hassani Gravett has checked into the game. He was signed today. – 7:30 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305I 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_ChiangAfter 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 @CodyTaylorNBAFollowing a timeout, the Heat reeled off an 11-0 run to take a 19-18 lead. – 7:29 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_SavageMagic open up the game on an 18-8 run.
Point Franz Wagner leads the way with 6 points. – 7:28 PM
John Denton @JohnDenton555Former @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 @IraHeatBeatVictor Oladipo’s look tonight on Heat bench. pic.twitter.com/L960HXawUR – 7:25 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Miami 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 @CodyTaylorNBAThe 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_priceMagic lead 18-8 with 5:48 in the 1Q and the Heat just took a timeout. – 7:24 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatKZ Okpala as Heat sixth man tonight. – 7:22 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangKZ Okpala again enters as the Heat’s sixth man with Tyler Herro and others out. – 7:22 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicRoLo 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
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAThough they are not playing, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro are in Orlando with the Heat. They are sitting on the bench. – 7:18 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatMagic go zone, so Dedmon drains the three. – 7:17 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PRThe @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 @BradyHawk305What 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 @CodyTaylorNBALess than 2 minutes into the game, Gary Harris has picked up two quick fouls. – 7:14 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatSecond foul on Gary Harris 1:19 in. – 7:14 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAThe Heat and Magic have tipped off pic.twitter.com/EXJTcQZBxV – 7:12 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEATThe road dogs are ready.
@Miami Heat // @therabody pic.twitter.com/WG8tTS2Wfn – 7:00 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEATA 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 @IraHeatBeatKyle Lowry, Max Strus, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent among those starting Heat warmups while wearing masks. – 6:47 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangAs 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 @wojespnESPN 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_ChiangTyler 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 @IraHeatBeatGabe Vincent again with the start for Heat, alongside Lowry, Robinson, Tucker and Dedmon. – 6:34 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatTyler Herro (quad) has been ruled out for tonight in Orlando. – 6:32 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEATSame 🖐 pic.twitter.com/Wmj9vuWI5q – 6:30 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDineroFanDuel menu if you want to ride a PG in Heat vs. Magic pic.twitter.com/tTOxnmCyAd – 6:28 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynoldsNice move by Bam to come join teammates in Orlando. Leadership. – 6:22 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEATLook who made the trip up north to join his teammates 👀 pic.twitter.com/ppjfla4P36 – 6:20 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangMagic 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 @IraHeatBeatMagic 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 @HawksPRJohn 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
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagictonight’s starting five 🪄 pic.twitter.com/gdbkJywnw4 – 5:53 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAThe 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_SavageThe @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_PRTONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 30 vs MIAMI
3️⃣F: @chuma_okeke
3️⃣4️⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
3️⃣3️⃣C: @Robin Lopez
1️⃣4️⃣G: @thats_G_
2️⃣2️⃣G: @franzboogie
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#MagicTogether – 5:50 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_priceGary Harris will be available vs. the Heat, per coach Jamahl Mosley. – 5:47 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldbergTyler Herro is doubtful for tonight’s game in Orlando, Spo says. – 5:44 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
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatErik Spoelstra says what matters most tonight for the Heat is putting together a “quality road performance.” – 5:41 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangErik Spoelstra said Tyler Herro is doubtful for tonight’s game, but didn’t formally rule him out. – 5:40 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Erik Spoelstra says Tyler Herro is doubtful tonight vs Magic – 5:39 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatSpoelstra says Tyler Herro is doubtful. – 5:39 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatHeat assistant coach Malik Allen has been named to Villanova’s athletic Hall of Fame. – 5:37 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Of 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 @KeithSmithNBAThe Orlando Magic have downgraded Cole Anthony to OUT tonight due to sprained right ankle. – 5:29 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_priceCole Anthony will not play tonight vs. the Heat due to a sprained right ankle. – 5:29 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBAMagic 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
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatFrom 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 @IraHeatBeatFrom 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 @IraHeatBeatFrom earlier — ASK IRA: Can anything be read into Victor Oladipo traveling? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 5:20 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangMagic, 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 @TheSteinLineBefore 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 @KSATRJThe injury report for Brooklyn’s game vs Orlando is ummm something. Wow. #NBA pic.twitter.com/amaLSbmaUo – 4:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontempsThe 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 @KeithSmithNBAThe Brooklyn Nets have ruled Kevin Durant out for Saturday’s game at the Orlando Magic. – 4:58 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_MedinaBrooklyn Nets rule out Kevin Durant for tomorrow’s game vs the Orlando Magic because of right ankle soreness – 4:58 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHMKevin Durant will be out due to right ankle soreness against Orlando. pic.twitter.com/JROU3jmWnq – 4:57 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__SchifferNets status report for tomorrow against Orlando. pic.twitter.com/pcMKHiq7A2 – 4:57 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeatMagic 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_priceMagic 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 @TheSteinLineOrlando 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 @KeithSmithNBAThe 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 @MiamiHEATDuncan Robinson’s last 7 games: 41.2% on 7.3 attempts per game 👌
Shooters keep shooting – 4:40 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305Who is ready for the Lakeland Magic vs Sioux Falls matchup tonight at 7? – 4:32 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_ChiangMagic 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
JD Shaw @JShawNBAThe Magic have signed Aleem Ford, Hassani Gravett, B.J. Johnson and Admiral Schofield to 10-day contracts, team says. – 4:29 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagicThe 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 @CodyTaylorNBAThe 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 @KeithSmithNBAThe 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_PRPRESS 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 @flasportsbuzzNEW: 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 @OrlandoMagicFranz 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 @CodyTaylorNBAMagic 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_ChiangHeat-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 @KeithSmithNBAThe 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 @IraHeatBeatMagic 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 @MikeVorkunov9 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)
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