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Orlando Magic's Second Quarter Surge Douses Miami Heat at Kia Center

First Quarter


The Orlando Magic, with a record of 15-10, faced off against the Miami Heat, who stood at 14-11. The game took place at the Kia Center in Orlando. The first quarter saw the Heat take an early lead with a score of 30-17. The Magic struggled to find their rhythm as they were outpaced by the Heat's aggressive start.


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Second Quarter


In the second quarter, the Magic turned up their intensity and orchestrated a remarkable comeback. Desmond Bane led this charge with his impressive shooting performance, contributing significantly to Orlando's total of 39 points in this period alone. This surge allowed them to close the gap and even take a slight lead over Miami by halftime.


Third Quarter


The third quarter continued to showcase Orlando's offensive prowess as they added another 33 points to their tally. Jalen Suggs was instrumental during this period, adding crucial points and assists that kept Miami on their toes. Despite Miami's efforts led by Bam Adebayo, who was pivotal for them throughout the game, they couldn't regain control from O-Town Magic.


Fourth Quarter


As both teams entered the final stretch of play in the fourth quarter, it was clear that Orlando had found its groove. Paolo Banchero made key plays that helped maintain their momentum against Flash’s defense strategies. With an additional 28 points scored in this decisive period compared to Miami’s 25-point effort; it sealed victory for O-Town Magic with a final scoreline reading 117-108.


This matchup between these two competitive teams provided fans plenty of excitement through each phase - truly encapsulating what makes basketball thrilling! For those interested in more details about how things unfolded during each segment or want insights into player performances: check out our comprehensive post-game report on Orlando’s win over Flash here!


Looking ahead: On December 13th at T-Mobile Arena located within Las Vegas (USA), ORL will host Team TBD starting from around half-past five Eastern Time (ET). Fans can catch all live-action exclusively via Amazon Prime Video streaming service online! Don’t miss out – share your thoughts & experiences below after tuning into next week’s encounter!

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