{"id":861015,"date":"2026-10-17T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T07:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/861015\/"},"modified":"2026-10-17T07:00:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T07:00:27","slug":"preseason-gamethread-heat-0-3-v-magic-2-0-hot-hot-hoops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/861015\/","title":{"rendered":"PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Heat (0-3) v. Magic (2-0) &#8211; Hot Hot Hoops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1200x628-4-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Heat Magic\" class=\"wp-image-1653\"  \/>(Photo Courtesy of the NBA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One final preseason tune-up before the games start to count!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Miami Heat travel north to face the Orlando Magic tonight at Kia Center, wrapping up their 2026 preseason schedule before returning home for Wednesday\u2019s regular-season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami enters tonight\u2019s matchup with a 3-1 preseason record following an impressive 144-128 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The Heat have shown plenty of offensive firepower throughout the preseason, providing an encouraging glimpse of what this revamped roster could accomplish once the regular season gets underway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Erik Spoelstra will be without his two biggest stars tonight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giannis Antetokounmpo will receive the night off, while Bam Adebayo remains sidelined with a groin injury. Pelle Larsson will also miss the game due to illness. Their absences should provide additional opportunities for Miami\u2019s reserves and younger players to make one final impression before the coaching staff settles on its regular-season rotations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orlando enters the matchup with a 2-1 preseason record and presents another interesting test for Miami. With Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane leading the way, the Magic have plenty of offensive weapons of their own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it\u2019s only the preseason, Miami would certainly love to close things out on a winning note before turning its attention to opening night.<\/p>\n<p>STARTING LINEUPS<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami Heat<\/p>\n<p>Davion Mitchell, PG<\/p>\n<p>Klay Thompson, SG<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Wiggins, SF<\/p>\n<p>Bobby Portis, PF<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Jovi\u0107, C<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orlando Magic<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Suggs, PG<\/p>\n<p>Desmond Bane, SG<\/p>\n<p>Franz Wagner, SF<\/p>\n<p>Paolo Banchero, PF<\/p>\n<p>Wendell Carter Jr., C<\/p>\n<p>INJURY REPORT \/ PLAYER AVAILABILITY<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami Heat<\/p>\n<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo \u2014 OUT (rest)<\/p>\n<p>Bam Adebayo \u2014 OUT (groin)<\/p>\n<p>Pelle Larsson \u2014 OUT (illness)<\/p>\n<p>Dru Smith \u2014 OUT (calf)<\/p>\n<p>Keshad Johnson \u2014 AVAILABLE (hamstring)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orlando Magic<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Black \u2014 OUT (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Isaac \u2014 OUT (knee)<\/p>\n<p>Izaiyah Nelson \u2014 OUT (ankle)<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 \u2014 AVAILABLE<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Suggs \u2014 AVAILABLE<\/p>\n<p>GAME INFO<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matchup:\u00a0Miami Heat (3-1) at Orlando Magic (2-1)<br \/>Date:\u00a0Friday, October 16, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a07:00 PM ET<br \/>Location:\u00a0Kia Center \u2014 Orlando, Florida<br \/>TV:\u00a0WPLG Local 10 (South Florida), Magic TV 27 (Orlando)<br \/>Radio:\u00a0104.3 FM \/ 1140 AM (South Florida)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tonight marks the end of the preseason, and the next time Miami takes the floor, the games will count.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One final opportunity for Spoelstra to evaluate his roster, experiment with different combinations and prepare the Heat for what promises to be an exciting season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s go HEAT!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">***<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check out our other content, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hothothoops.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter\/X\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hothothoops?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hothothoops?fbclid=PAAaZK-uxa3cMPUQcM2z6aGmK3faJ-G1R7YKtEOcPJNPO4VwfOvw1epBIoCyk_aem_Ad_aZ7zQwWkfVN5rHfd0UkIWrYEnU4j4Ulz0SRK__Qt1738L-NeQ3cZC5voFks7V6K8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subscribe to our YouTube channel\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hothothoops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(Photo Courtesy of the NBA) One final preseason tune-up before the games start to count! 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