MIAMI — In an exciting match on Monday night, Tyler Herro tallied 30 points while Bam Adebayo contributed 26, helping the Miami Heat recover from a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to triumph over the Orlando Magic, finishing with a score of 125-119 after two overtime periods.

Adebayo’s performance not only included scoring but also featured 10 rebounds and nine assists, while Herro added 12 assists and grabbed eight rebounds. Kel’el Ware was another key player for Miami, ending the night with 19 points and 10 rebounds. This game took place shortly after Jimmy Butler received yet another suspension.

With this victory, the Heat moved to a 10-10 record in games without Butler this season, while maintaining a 13-12 record when he participates.

For the Orlando Magic, Franz Wagner was a standout scorer, amassing 29 points. Both Paolo Banchero and Tristan da Silva contributed significantly to the scoreboard with 17 points each. However, the Magic struggled in the second overtime, getting outscored 9-3.

A notable statistic for Orlando reveals that they have achieved a remarkable 18-2 record when holding double-digit leads in the fourth quarter this season, with both defeats occurring against the Heat.

In terms of player news, the Magic welcomed back Goga Bitadze, who had missed six games due to concussion protocol. His return coincides with a stark contrast in the team’s performance: Orlando has a solid 22-15 record when Bitadze is on the court, but plummeted to 2-9 without him.