MIAMI (AP) — Paolo Banchero anotó 27 puntos, Desmond Bane sumó 21 y el Magic de Orlando se impuso el sábado 121-117 al Heat de Miami para convertirse en el segundo equipo en los últimos 30 años en derrotar cinco veces al mismo rival en una temporada.

Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 112-105 win over the Milwaukee Bucks (27-38) on Thursday night at Kaseya Center to improve to 3-0 on its four-game homestand. The Heat (38-29) closes the homestand with an important matchup against the Orlando Magic on Saturday:

Jimmy Butler left the Miami Heat for the Golden State Warriors last year. After six years with the Florida-based outfit, Butler forced through a trade to the Golden State Warriors.

Giannis Antetokounmpo goes into detail on what makes the Miami Heat's zone different so unique.

The only NBA players who scored more than 31 points in any quarter since the 1996-97 season are Klay Thompson (37-point third quarter on Jan. 23, 2015), Kevin Love (34-point first quarter on Nov. 23, 2016), Carmelo Anthony (33-point third quarter on Dec. 10, 2008) and Karl-Anthony Towns (32-point third quarter on March 14, 2022).

Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night for the Miami Heat sparked criticism as fans questioned late fouls during the win over the Washington Wizards.

The Miami Heat announced that guard Dru Smith (hip) will be available for Saturday night's game against the Orlando Magic after he was listed as probable going