Thursday, March 11, 2021

Heat Outscore Magic

     The Miami Heat topped the Orlando Magic 111-103 at American Airlines Arena on Thursday night. It was the first game for both clubs since the NBA All-Star Game break. The Heat have a winning record for the first time this season. 
     Orlando(13-24) broke out to a 32-30 lead after one quarter, however Miami(19-18) overtook them by halftime 63-58. Both teams were tied 82-82 at the end of the third quarter. The Heat outscored the Magic 29-21 in the final quarter. 
     Jimmy Butler put together a double-double for Miami with 27 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds. Kelly Olynyk dropped in 20 points while Tyler Herro scored 17 points.  
     The Magic was led by Nikola Vucevic with 24 points and 17 rebounds for a double-double. Dwayne Bacon poured in 21 points and Michael Carter-Williams contributed 17 points along seven assists. 

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