The Miami Heat are at home on Saturday night as they host the Orlando Magic. Miami enter the game with a 38-29 record after defeating the Miami Bucks, extending their winning streak to seven games. Orlando enter the contest with a 37-28 record after defeating the Washington Wizards, extending their winning streak to six games.
Heat Look to Continue Winning Streak
Pelle Larsson led the way for the Heat in Thursday’s victory over the Bucks. He recorded 28 points, six rebounds and six assists. Bam Adebayo added 21 points and eight rebounds. Now Miami will try to grab another victory as they face off against the Magic in a tough home match-up.
Magic Aim to Extend Winning Run
Jalen Suggs led the way for the Magic in Thursday’s victory. He ended the game with 28 points, four rebounds and eight assists. Tristan da Silva recorded 26 points and seven rebounds.
Injury Report Concerns
Both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries. For the Magic, Franz Wagner and Anthony Black are listed on their injury report. Wagner has been ruled out due to a left ankle injury. He has been sidelined since February 19.
Black has been ruled out due to a left abdominal strain. He will miss his fourth consecutive contest. Jonathan Isaac has also been ruled out due to a left knee sprain that he suffered during Thursday’s victory over the Wizards.
The Heat have six players listed on their injury report, including Norman Powell and Tyler Herro. Miami has listed Powell as questionable due to a right groin strain. There is a chance he could return from a seven-game absence. If Powell remains sidelined, Simone Fontecchio and Jaime Jaquez Jr. could both continue to have larger roles.
The Heat have also listed Herro as questionable due to a left quad injury. He is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest. If Herro is sidelined once again, Kasparas Jakucionis and Davion Mitchell could both be in line for increased roles. Dru Smith has been listed as probable and is expected to play despite dealing with a right hip contusion. Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out due to a toe injury. He will miss his fifth straight game.
Nikola Jovic has been ruled out as he continues to recover from a back injury, while Terry Rozier remains away from the team.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s match-up between the Magic and Heat from Miami at 8:00 p.m. ET.