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

The Orlando Magic visits the Miami Heat tonight. Here's everything you need to know.
Magic vs. Heat GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds
Magic vs. Heat GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds /

The Orlando Magic returns to the floor tonight with their second meeting of the season against the Miami Heat.

The Heat beat the Magic 115-106 in Miami on Dec. 20, but Orlando seeks revenge and a chance to even the season series with a win tonight.

The Magic are getting some reinforcements with the return of Joe Ingles, who has been out since Dec. 15 nursing a sprained ankle. He'll add some much needed playmaking to the bench for a Magic team in need of some help. Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr., Gary Harris and Jonathan Isaac remain out with their respective injuries.

For the Heat, the team will likely be without Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry, while Tyler Herro is questionable to play.

Anthony Black, Josh Richardson, Heat
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Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Heat Broadcast Information

  • Date: Friday, Jan. 12
  • Time: 9:00 p.m.
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
  • Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
  • Live Stream: NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Magic vs. Heat Injury Report

Orlando Magic

  • C Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT - knee)
  • PF Jonathan Isaac (OUT - hamstring)
  • SG Gary Harris (OUT - calf)
  • SF Franz Wagner (OUT - ankle)

Miami Heat

  • SG Dru Smith (OUT - knee)
  • SF Caleb Martin (OUT - ankle)
  • SF Jimmy Butler (DOUBTFUL - toe)
  • PG Kyle Lowry (DOUBTFUL - hand)
  • SG Tyler Herro (QUESTIONABLE - shoulder)

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Magic vs. Heat Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic

  • PG Jalen Suggs
  • SG Chuma Okeke
  • SF Caleb Houstan
  • PF Paolo Banchero
  • C Goga Bitadze

Miami Heat

  • PG Tyler Herro
  • SG Jaime Jaquez Jr.
  • SF Haywood Highsmith
  • PF Nikola Jovic
  • C Bam Adebayo

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