The Miami Heat are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Miami enters Friday’s game with a 14-8 record after losing on the road to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
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Miami Heat center Kel’el Ware (7)
In Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks, Kel’el Ware led the way for the Heat as he recorded 22 points and 10 rebounds off the bench while Bam Adebayo added 21 points and seven rebounds of his own.
Now Miami will try to bounce back on Wednesday night in a tough road matchup against the Magic.
On the other side, Orlando enters Friday’s contest with a 13-9 record after losing at home to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Franz Wagner led the way for the Magic in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 25 points, four rebounds and six assists while Jalen Suggs recorded 24 points, four rebounds and four assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Heat Injury Report, Will Tyler Herro, Norman Powell Play?
For the Heat, they have three players listed on their injury report for Friday’s game, including both Tyler Herro and Norman Powell.
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14)Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Miami has listed Herro as questionable due to a toe injury and he is in danger of missing his first game since making his season debut on November 24.
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The Heat have also listed Powell as questionable due to an ankle injury that sidelined him Wednesday’s loss to the Mavericks.
Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) © Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
If Herro and Powell are sidelined against the Magic, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Pelle Larson could both be in line for larger roles.
Terry Rozier has been ruled out as he remains away from the team while rookie Kasparas Jakucionis has been sent back to the G League.
Magic Injury Report, Will Paolo Banchero Play?
On the other side, the Magic have three players listed on their injury report, including star forward Paolo Banchero.
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5)© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Orlando has upgraded Banchero to questionable for Friday due to a left groin strain and there is a possibility that he could return from a 10-game absence against the Heat.
Of course, even if Banchero is cleared to play it is likely that the Magic will limit his minutes, which could allow Tristan da Silva to continue to have an increased role.
Magic F Moritz “Moe” Wagner© Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
The Magic have ruled out Moritz Wagner and Collin Castleton as they continue to be sidelined due to injuries.
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Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Heat and Magic from Orlando at 7:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 5, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
