Banchero scores 33, Magic roll in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-97 on opening night

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives to the basket against Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) and center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Miami.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives to the basket against Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) and center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)


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MIAMI — Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23 and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami Heat 116-97 in the opener for both teams. Gary Harris added 18 for Orlando, all on 3-pointers. The Magic were 18 of 49 from 3-point range. Terry Rozier scored 19 for Miami, which celebrated "Pat Riley Court" night with a halftime ceremony. Nikola Jovic scored 15 and Tyler Herro added 14 for the Heat. Orlando led by as many as 32 in the second half.

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