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The Miami Heat found themselves losing to the Orlando Magic for the fifth time since October, (including two preseason games). The 14-11 Heat have now lost four
The Heat torched the Magic with a 15-0 run to start the game. But a red-hot Desmond Bane sparked Orlando to take control in the second half.
Opponents adjust. That’s the lesson in all pro sports. Tuesday was the latest proof. The Heat jumped out to a 13-0 lead in the first two minutes on Orlando by hitting their opening six shots.
Not only did Tuesday night’s 117-108 loss to the Orlando Magic at Kia Center mark the Heat’s fourth straight loss and fifth loss in the past six games, but it also ended the Heat’s NBA Cup run before it could advance to the in-season tournament’s final four in Las Vegas.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/heat/onsi as Desmond Bane torches the Heat's defense and a tale of two quarters in loss to Magic. It's almost felt like the Heat have played in Orlando more than Miami early in this season, as it'll be their third match-up in this young NBA season.
The Heat, which finished under .500 last season, now sits at 14-10.The team is running fewer pick-and-rolls and fewer dribble handoffs.
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