In a nail-biting encounter, the Miami Heat came from behind to secure a thrilling 125-119 overtime victory against the Orlando Magic, who initially held a commanding 12-point lead in the fourth quarter. With just over six minutes left, it appeared the Magic were on track for a decisive win, but the Heat launched a remarkable 17-5 run to force overtime. Despite strong performances, including 29 points from Franz Wagner, the Magic struggled offensively, particularly in the closing moments of the game. With key players like Jalen Suggs sidelined due to injury, Orlando's shooting woes were evident as they missed 14 of their 18 three-point attempts during critical phases of the game.

The loss was particularly significant for the Magic, who aimed to gain an advantage in playoff seeding and split the season series with the Heat. Looking ahead, the Magic will embark on a challenging five-city West Coast trip, starting with a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers.