Who’s Playing
Miami @ Orlando
Current Records: Miami 20-18; Orlando 13-25
What to Know
The Orlando Magic are home Sunday, but with the point spread against them by 6.5 points, it might not be quite the welcoming they would prefer. The Magic and the Miami Heat will face off in a Southeast Division battle at 7 p.m. ET at Amway Center. Orlando and Miami are even-steven over their past 22 head-to-heads (11-11).
Orlando found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 104-77 punch to the gut against the San Antonio Spurs this past Friday. Orlando was up 29-16 at the end of the first quarter but couldn’t hold on to the lead. Center Nikola Vucevic put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 26 points along with nine boards.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up 42-42 at the half for Miami and the Chicago Bulls this past Friday, but the Heat stepped up in the second half for a 101-90 win. It was another big night for Miami’s small forward Jimmy Butler, who had 28 points and eight assists. This also makes it three games in a row in which Jimmy G Buckets has had at least three steals.
The Magic are now 13-25 while Miami sits at 20-18. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Orlando has only been able to knock down 43% percent of their shots, which is the lowest field goal percentage in the league. The Heat’s defense has more to brag about, as they they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 44.30%, which places them second in the league. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Amway Center — Orlando, Florida
- TV: Fox SportsNet Florida
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Heat are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Magic, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Orlando and Miami both have 11 wins in their last 22 games.
- Mar 11, 2021 – Miami 111 vs. Orlando 103
- Dec 23, 2020 – Orlando 113 vs. Miami 107
- Mar 04, 2020 – Miami 116 vs. Orlando 113
- Feb 01, 2020 – Miami 102 vs. Orlando 89
- Jan 27, 2020 – Miami 113 vs. Orlando 92
- Jan 03, 2020 – Orlando 105 vs. Miami 85
- Mar 26, 2019 – Orlando 104 vs. Miami 99
- Dec 23, 2018 – Miami 115 vs. Orlando 91
- Dec 04, 2018 – Orlando 105 vs. Miami 90
- Oct 17, 2018 – Orlando 104 vs. Miami 101
- Feb 05, 2018 – Orlando 111 vs. Miami 109
- Dec 30, 2017 – Miami 117 vs. Orlando 111
- Dec 26, 2017 – Miami 107 vs. Orlando 89
- Oct 18, 2017 – Orlando 116 vs. Miami 109
- Mar 03, 2017 – Orlando 110 vs. Miami 99
- Feb 13, 2017 – Orlando 116 vs. Miami 107
- Dec 20, 2016 – Orlando 136 vs. Miami 130
- Oct 26, 2016 – Miami 108 vs. Orlando 96
- Apr 10, 2016 – Miami 118 vs. Orlando 96
- Apr 08, 2016 – Orlando 112 vs. Miami 109
- Mar 25, 2016 – Miami 108 vs. Orlando 97
- Dec 26, 2015 – Miami 108 vs. Orlando 101