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

The Orlando Magic faces off against the Brooklyn Nets tomorrow afternoon. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 8, 2023

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is set to wrap up the season Sunday with a battle against its Sunshine State rival Miami Heat.

Both the Magic and Heat have little to play for in the final game of the season, so expect both of these teams to sit its top players in order to give players lower on the depth chart an opportunity to prove themselves.

A win for the Magic would tie the season series with the Heat at two games apiece.

Here's a look at the information you need to know for Sunday's game ...

Magic vs. Heat Broadcast Information

Date: Sunday, Apr. 9
Time: 1:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Magic vs. Heat Injury Report

Orlando Magic

Jonathan Isaac (OUT - torn left adductor)
Paolo Banchero (QUESTIONABLE - back)
Wendell Carter Jr. (QUESTIONABLE - hip)
Franz Wagner (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
Moe Wagner (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Miami Heat

Nikola Jovic (QUESTIONABLE - back)
Bam Adebayo (QUESTIONABLE - quad)
Jimmy Butler (QUESTIONABLE - hand)
Tyler Herro (QUESTIONABLE - quad)
Kevin Love (QUESTIONABLE - ribs)
Kyle Lowry (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Magic vs. Heat Projected Starters

Orlando Magic

PG Jalen Suggs
SG Caleb Houstan
SF Bol Bol
PF Chuma Okeke
C Goga Bitadze

Miami Heat

PG Gabe Vincent
SG Max Strus
SF Haywood Highsmith
PF Duncan Robinson
C Cody Zeller

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Published Apr 8, 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.