The Orlando Magic are on high alert for the Miami Heat as they prepare for the 2024-25 NBA season. Despite being an eighth-seed team last year, the Heat demonstrated their capacity to perform in clutch situations, reaching the Finals. Their unpredictable nature and recent dominance over the Magic, winning 7 of their last 10 matchups, demands caution. With key players like Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo potentially healthier in the upcoming season, the Heat could pose a significant threat to the Magic’s playoff aspirations. As both teams vie for playoff spots in a competitive Eastern Conference, the Magic must navigate their encounters with the Heat carefully.
By the Numbers
- The Heat won 7 of the last 10 regular-season matchups against the Magic.
- Miami finished the 2023 season in eighth place despite battling injuries.
State of Play
- The Magic aim to secure a top playoff seed in a competitive Eastern Conference.
- Both teams, along with other top contenders, are targeting playoffs, with only six spots available outside of the Play-In Tournament.
