Orlando Magic's Third Quarter Surge Overpowers Miami Heat in San Juan Showdown

The Orlando Magic emerged victorious against the Miami Heat with a 126-118 win, improving their pre-season record to 1-0. The game, held at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, saw the Magic outscore the Heat significantly in a pivotal third quarter. The Heat now stand at 0-1 for their pre-season campaign.

First Quarter

The game commenced with both teams displaying strong offensive plays. The Miami Heat took an early lead by scoring 29 points compared to Orlando's 21. Despite trailing, the Magic showed resilience on defense with Goga Bitadze contributing two blocks and grabbing eight rebounds throughout the match.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams continued to battle fiercely. The Heat maintained their momentum by adding another 32 points to their tally while Orlando managed to score 29 points. Desmond Bane was instrumental for O-Town Magic during this period, contributing nine points and three assists overall.

Third Quarter

The third quarter marked a turning point in this Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat clash as O-Town surged ahead with an impressive display of offense and defense. Scoring a remarkable 40 points while restricting Flash to just 32 allowed them to overturn their deficit into a lead they would not relinquish again.

Fourth Quarter

Heading into the final stretch of playtime saw both sides giving it all they had left; however it was ultimately Paolo Banchero who shone brightest among his teammates - securing seven crucial points alongside three blocks that helped seal victory for his team despite fierce competition from opponents like Bam Adebayo who led efforts on behalf of '305'.

As fans look forward eagerly towards future encounters between these two formidable squads – including upcoming matches such as one scheduled against Philadelphia’s own '76ers' taking place October tenth at Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia) broadcast live via NBA TV & NBCS-PH networks – be sure not miss any action-packed moments! Share your thoughts about this exciting matchup today!