Heat vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic hosts the Miami Heat tonight at the Kia Center. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 20, 2023

Heat vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds /

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is back in action at home tonight against the Miami Heat at the newly-named Kia Center.

Tonight, the Magic looks to snap a two-game losing streak and will have reinforcements to do so tonight with Wendell Carter Jr. set to return to the team after being sidelined with a broken hand since Nov. 2.

Meanwhile, the Heat will play without its star forward Jimmy Butler, who is out with a calf injury.

Tyler Herro, Miami Heat — Tyler Herro / Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Heat vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 20
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Heat vs. Magic Injury Report

Miami Heat

SF Jimmy Butler (OUT - calf)
SG Dru Smith (OUT - knee)
PF Kevin Love (QUESTIONABLE - illness)
PF Cole Swider (QUESTIONABLE - G League)
SG R.J. Hampton (QUESTIONABLE - G League)
SF Nikola Jovic (PROBABLE - G League)
SF Jamal Cain (PROBABLE - G League)

Orlando Magic

SG Kevon Harris (OUT - knee)
PG Markelle Fultz (OUT - knee)
SG Joe Ingles (OUT - ankle)

Heat vs. Magic Projected Starting Lineups

Miami Heat

PG Kyle Lowry
SG Tyler Herro
SF Caleb Martin
PF Haywood Highsmith
C Bam Adebayo

Orlando Magic

PG Anthony Black
SG Gary Harris
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.

Published Dec 20, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.