Orlando Magic Defeats Miami Heat 126-118 in Close Contest
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Coliseo de Puerto Rico
Orlando Magic 126, Miami Heat 118, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat?
Orlando Magic beat Miami Heat 126-118 at Coliseo de Puerto Rico on October 4, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Orlando Magic triumphed over the Miami Heat with a final score of 126-118 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico. This victory adds to the Magic's dominance in their recent series against the Heat, extending their winning streak to five games against Miami, having won all five meetings in the current season.
The Heat entered this game with a home record of 0-1, while the Magic had an away record of 1-0. Over their last ten games, the Heat held a record of 6-4, but they were on a one-game losing streak, averaging 120.6 points scored and allowing 108.2 points. The Heat's recent form included a mix of wins and losses, with their last five games resulting in a record of 2-3 and an average of 122.8 points scored against 113.6 allowed.
Conversely, the Magic had a stronger recent performance, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, though they too were on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 108.5 points scored while allowing 101.4 points. In their last five games, the Magic were 4-1, with an average of 111.6 points scored and 103.4 points allowed.
In terms of home and away performance, the Heat's home record stood at 2-3, while the Magic boasted a solid away record of 4-1. This fixture was particularly notable as it featured key injuries affecting both teams. The Heat had several players listed as day-to-day, including Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Bam Adebayo (back), Trevor Keels (knee), Ryan Conwell (hip), and Myron Gardner (ankle). The Magic also faced injury concerns with Franz Wagner (calf), Izaiyah Nelson (ankle), and Jonathan Isaac (knee) all listed as day-to-day.
The matchup was characterized by a series of scoring plays that kept the game competitive until the final moments. Notably, Colin Castleton made a layup assisted by Lester Quinones to push the Magic's lead to 119-114 in the fourth quarter. Alex Morales followed with a tip shot, extending the lead to 121-114. Myron Gardner contributed to the scoring with a free throw, bringing the score to 121-115. Jamal Cain then made a driving layup, further solidifying the Magic's advantage at 123-115.
As the game progressed, Gardner made a 26-foot running pullup jump shot, narrowing the gap to 123-118. However, Castleton's free throw and subsequent free throws by Quinones sealed the victory for the Magic, bringing the final score to 126-118.
The market had priced the Heat's chances of winning at a mere 8.9% prior to the game, reflecting the challenges they faced against the Magic's strong performance. The conditions in the Coliseo de Puerto Rico provided an exciting atmosphere for the matchup, contributing to the intensity of the game.
Overall, this game showcased the Magic's continued success against the Heat and provided a glimpse into the competitive nature of both teams as they navigate the early stages of the season.
Injury report
- Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
- Bam AdebayoDay-To-DayBackMiami Heat
- Trevor KeelsDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
- Ryan ConwellDay-To-DayHipMiami Heat
- Myron GardnerDay-To-DayAnkleMiami Heat
- Franz WagnerDay-To-DayCalfOrlando Magic
- Izaiyah NelsonDay-To-DayAnkleOrlando Magic
- Jonathan IsaacDay-To-DayKneeOrlando Magic
Leaders
- PointsTrevor Keels12Miami Heat
- AssistsEthan Thompson6Miami Heat
- ReboundsKel'el Ware9Miami Heat
- PointsJase Richardson13Orlando Magic
- AssistsAlex Morales3Orlando Magic
- ReboundsGoga Bitadze8Orlando Magic
Recent form
Miami Heat
Last 10: 6-4Streak L1120.6 scored · 108.2 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L118-119vs Washington WizardsApr 13
- W153-104at New Orleans PelicansApr 12
- L111-119at Chicago BullsApr 10
- W117-105vs Philadelphia 76ersApr 7
- L115-121vs Milwaukee BucksApr 6
- L108-110vs Memphis GrizzliesApr 3
- W124-103at Boston CelticsApr 2
- W120-94at Washington WizardsMar 31
- W118-95at Philadelphia 76ersMar 29
- W122-112vs Atlanta HawksMar 27
Orlando Magic
Last 10: 7-3Streak L1108.5 scored · 101.4 allowed per game4-1 away
- L105-117at Atlanta HawksApr 13
- W129-115at Indiana PacersApr 11
- W96-76vs Boston CelticsApr 9
- W119-112vs Atlanta HawksApr 8
- W109-97at Washington WizardsApr 3
- W116-105at San Antonio SpursApr 2
- L87-96vs LA ClippersMar 31
- W121-91vs Sacramento KingsMar 29
- L92-101vs Dallas MavericksMar 27
- W111-104at Charlotte HornetsMar 25
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
Box score
| Stat | Orlando Magic | Miami Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 45-98 | 38-85 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 13-39 | 14-29 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 48 |
| Free throws | 23-31 | 28-38 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 58 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 22 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 36 | 28 |
| Assists | 21 | 27 |
| Steals | 10 | 10 |
| Blocks | 9 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 18 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 21 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 58 | 46 |
| Fouls | 29 | 27 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter89-90Noah Penda makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter90-90Noah Penda makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter90-93Trevor Keels makes 26-foot three pointer (Jahmir Young assists)
- 4th Quarter92-93Jamal Cain makes dunk (Orlando Robinson assists)
- 4th Quarter94-93Noah Penda makes layup (Jamal Cain assists)
- 4th Quarter94-94Precious Achiuwa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-95Precious Achiuwa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter96-95Noah Penda makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter96-97Dain Dainja makes two point shot (Trevor Keels assists)
- 4th Quarter97-97Alex Morales makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter97-99Trevor Keels makes two point shot (Jahmir Young assists)
- 4th Quarter99-99Jamal Cain makes 1-foot two point shot (Reece Beekman assists)
- 4th Quarter99-101Jahmir Young makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter100-101Alex Morales makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-102Dain Dainja makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-102Orlando Robinson makes alley oop dunk shot (Reece Beekman assists)
- 4th Quarter102-103Dain Dainja makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-105Vladislav Goldin makes layup (Trevor Keels assists)
- 4th Quarter104-105Alex Morales makes 11-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter104-107Trevor Keels makes 5-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter106-107Reece Beekman makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter108-107Reece Beekman makes driving layup (Alex Morales assists)
- 4th Quarter109-107Reece Beekman makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter109-108Trevor Keels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-109Trevor Keels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-109Reece Beekman makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter111-112Trevor Keels makes 31-foot three point jumper (Jahmir Young assists)
- 4th Quarter113-112Reece Beekman makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Lester Quinones assists)
- 4th Quarter114-112Reece Beekman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-112Reece Beekman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter117-112Colin Castleton makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter117-114Jahmir Young makes 10-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter119-114Colin Castleton makes layup (Lester Quinones assists)
- 4th Quarter121-114Alex Morales makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter121-115Myron Gardner makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter123-115Jamal Cain makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter123-118Myron Gardner makes 26-foot running pullup jump shot (Ethan Thompson assists)
- 4th Quarter124-118Colin Castleton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter125-118Lester Quinones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter126-118Lester Quinones makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Miami Heat, below favours Orlando Magic.
Venue
- Coliseo de Puerto RicoSan Juan
- Attendance15470
- OfficialsKevin Cutler, Michael Smith, John Butler
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