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Fans Voice Displeasure Over Miami Heat Performance On Social Media

Miami Heat fans were collectively upset over the 116-97 drubbing at the hands of the Orlando Magic. They expressed such discontent on social media.

Scott Salomon

Oct 23, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) brings the ball up the court against the Orlando Magic during the first half at Kaseya Center.
Oct 23, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) brings the ball up the court against the Orlando Magic during the first half at Kaseya Center. / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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The Miami Heat fans released their displeasure in the season opener on social media following the 116-97 loss to the Orlando Magic.

One Heat fan thinks the season is going to be so bad the team will get the first selection in next season's NBA Draft. The top prospect is Duke freshman Couper Flagg.

The best part of the game was the dedication of the home court to team president and former coach Pat Riley. It appeared as though it was all one fan could write about with any positivity.

One fan was so disgusted with the team's performance, she let it all out. She left nothing to the imagination as she displayed her hatred for the team. It was a little over the top for the first game of the season.

Another Heat fan went into the game with complete optimism. Fortunately for him, he fell asleep and did not have to witness most of the devastation.

He woke up late in the game when the Heat were already doomed. He was fortunate to have missed most of the onslaught in the third quarter.

A fan with the handle @HeatvsHaters, checked in on Thursday morning to see how the Heat fanbase was doing after the loss. It was a nice gesture for a fanbase that needed to be checked on.

The Heat have a chance at redemption on Saturday night. They travel to Charlotte for a game against the Hornets. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET.

Scott Salomon is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI. He can be reached at sas@southfloridamedianetwork.com.

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Scott Salomon
SCOTT SALOMON

Scott Salomon joined FanNation on Sports Illustrated in April 2024 covering breaking news and analysis for the Miami Dolphins channel. In June he joined Inside the Heat and Back in the Day NBA. Scott is based in South Florida and has been covering the local and national sports scene for 35 years. Scott has covered and has been credentialed for the Super Bowl, the NFL Combine, various Orange Bowls and college football championship games. Scott was also credentialed for the NBA All-Star game and covered the Miami Heat during their first six seasons for USA TODAY. Scott is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Communication and the St. Thomas University School of Law. Scott has two sons and his hobbies include watching sports on television and binge watching shows on various streaming services. Twitter: @ScottSalomonNFL