Key Takeaways:
- Desmond Bane equalled his season high by scoring 37 points as Orlando secured a 117-108 win against Miami
- The Magic advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals, where they will play New York on Saturday in Las Vegas
- Miami, who have now lost three times in Orlando this season, made only 24.2% of their 3-point attempts during the game
Match Overview and Progression
Desmond Bane starred with a 37-point performance, equalling his season-best tally, to propel the Orlando Magic into the NBA Cup semifinals following a 117-108 triumph over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night in Orlando.
Jalen Suggs contributed 20 points while Paolo Banchero added 18 points and collected seven rebounds for the Magic. Despite missing Franz Wagner for the first time this season, following a high ankle sprain that will sideline him for several weeks, Orlando pressed ahead to book a place in the semifinals against the New York Knicks on Saturday in Las Vegas.
WAGIC WIN
SEMI FINAL BOUND pic.twitter.com/PIKDGk4NmR
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 10, 2025
Team and Player Performances
Miami were led by Norman Powell’s 21 points, supported by Tyler Herro who scored 20 and both Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins who each finished with 19 points. However, the Heat have now suffered three defeats in Orlando over the course of this season.
Orlando’s lead was stretched early in the fourth quarter as Bane knocked down two 3-pointers and converted a three-point play within the first 2:06, increasing the advantage from six points to thirteen. Miami struggled to significantly reduce the gap, only bringing the margin below nine within the last minute of play.
The Heat made a rapid start, hitting their first six attempts and surging to a 15-0 lead, capped by a Herro layup less than three minutes in. However, their shooting cooled dramatically afterwards, as they finished 8-for-33 (24.2%) from three-point distance. Herro himself missed all six of his efforts from long range, including an uncontested three in the final minute that could have narrowed the deficit to four points.
For Orlando, Bane was exceptionally accurate from distance, converting 6 of 9 from beyond the arc as the Magic finished a collective 15-for-32 (46.9%) on three-point shots.
Statistical Breakdown
| Team | Leading Scorer | Top Contributors | 3-Point FG | Final Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | Desmond Bane (37) | Jalen Suggs (20 pts), Paolo Banchero (18 pts, 7 reb) | 15-32 (46.9%) | 117 |
| Miami Heat | Norman Powell (21) | Tyler Herro (20 pts), Bam Adebayo (19 pts), Andrew Wiggins (19 pts) | 8-33 (24.2%) | 108 |
What’s Next
- Orlando Magic will meet the New York Knicks on Saturday in Las Vegas in the NBA Cup semifinals
- Miami Heat are scheduled to host Toronto on Monday in regular-season action
