Heat Edge Magic

     The Miami Heat got by the Orlando Magic 99-96 at Kaseya Center on Friday night. The Heat and Magic were battling for first place in the Southeast Division. Miami has won 13 of the last 16 meetings against Orlando. 

     Miami(22-16) started ahead 10-4 and led 30-22 at the end of the first quarter. The Heat stayed in front and had a slight lead 56-55 at halftime. 

     Orlando(21-17) kept up with Miami and trailed 75-73 at the conclusion of the third quarter. Bam Adebayo made a field goal from the foul line with 18.5 seconds left in the fourth to give Miami the victory. 

     Adebayo composed a double-double of 21 points along with 11 rebounds for Miami. Jaime Jacquez Jr. put in 19 points while Duncan Robinson dropped in 23 points. Paulo Banchero got a game-high 25 points for the Magic.