The Miami Heat showcased their offensive prowess in a commanding 115-106 victory over the Orlando Magic, with Tyler Herro starring in just his second game back from injury. Herro, who discussed his return and the lessons from his time off before the game, led the Heat with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Heat's shooting was particularly impressive in the last 6:40 of the second quarter, where they went 12 for 12 from the field, 5 for 5 on three-pointers, and 3 for 3 from the free-throw line, scoring 32 points and securing an 18-point halftime lead. Overall, Miami shot 57 percent between threes and mid-range, while Orlando managed only 30 percent in those zones. The Heat's victory was also highlighted by contributions from Bam Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith, Duncan Robinson, Thomas Bryant, Josh Richardson, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. Looking ahead, the Heat will face the Atlanta Hawks at home in their next game. Coach Erik Spoelstra described the win as a 'very productive 48 hours' following a loss to the Timberwolves, and Bam Adebayo reflected on the team's energy contributing to their successful runs against the Magic.
🏀 WEDNESDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀 Tyler Herro's big night leads the @MiamiHEAT to the W in Orlando! Bam Adebayo: 18 PTS, 7 REB Haywood Highsmith: 15 PTS, 4 3PM, 6 REB https://t.co/krMGcmAYZo
HERE'S WHAT'S NEXT The Heat take on the Hawks on Friday night at home! @MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture https://t.co/QaXBjSJ5OE
"When you see that type of energy in your teammates, we have runs like that." Bam Adebayo shares his thoughts on a win over the Magic "up the road" in Orlando @MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture https://t.co/NjmZmtNZfI
Erik Spoelstra calls it a "very productive 48 hours" as the Heat bounce back from their loss to the Timberwolves with a W over the Magic Listen to his full postgame presser... 🔊 @MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture https://t.co/uzXXt8dDXg
#HEATWin final - Miami 115, Orlando 106 🔥 Herro: 28pts (4 3s), 8rebs & 7asts 🔥 Adebayo: 18pts & 7rebs 🔥 Highsmith: 15pts (4 3s) & 6rebs 🔥 D. Robinson: 12pts, 6asts & 3rebs 🔥 Bryant: 12pts & 5rebs 🔥 Richardson: 12pts (4 3s) & 4asts 🔥 Jaquez Jr: 10pts & 3rebs https://t.co/QY93syBGG9
#HEATWin final - Miami 115, Orlando 106 🔥 Herro: 28pts (4 3s), 8rebs & 7asts 🔥 Adebayo: 18pts & 7rebs 🔥 Highsmith: 15pts (4 3s) & 6rebs 🔥 D. Robinson: 12pts, 6asts & 3rebs 🔥 Bryant: 12pts & 5rebs 🔥 Richardson: 12pts (4 3s) & 4asts 🔥 Jaquez Jr: 10pts & 3rebs r🔥B B. . https://t.co/YGH2LoWJxk
Not rusty on the court...slightly rusty in #TheWinnersCircle 🤣 Tyler Herro dropped 28-8-7 tonight in the win against the Magic in just his 2nd game back from injury @MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture https://t.co/2MS7GnAGUy
🗣️ HEAT WIN 115-106 HEAT wins the Florida matchup with a victory the Orlando Magic! @MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture https://t.co/s87CQBRGqC
Between threes and mid-range, the Heat are currently 20-of-35 (57 percent). Orlando, meanwhile, is 9-of-30 (30 percent) in those same zones. Simple game, sometimes, especially with Miami using the opportunity to pack the paint on the Magic.
The 32 points in the last 6:40 of the 2nd qtr tonight matches the most by the Heat over the final 6:40 of any quarter in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97). Also the second time where the Heat didn't miss a shot in the final 6:40 of a 2Q. The other was in April 2006.
Last 6:40 of the half ... the Heat went 12 for 12 from the field, 5 for 5 on 3's, 3 for 3 from the line. 32 points. In 6-1/2 minutes.
Miami scored 32 points over the last 6:30 of the 2nd Q, going... Bryant Dunk Duncan Pullup 2 Tyler Pullup 2 Tyler Pullup 2 Duncan Layup Highsmith 3 Highsmith 3 Herro 3 Bryant Hook Duncan 3 Josh 3 Tyler Pullup 2 And that includes the misses.
The Heat didn't miss a field goal over the final 6:43 of the first half. https://t.co/HGTZWflgcw
Tonight's 18-point halftime lead -- 68-50 -- is Miami's second-largest at Orlando ever. Heat led 56-31 at the half on Nov. 26, 1997. Went on to win 84-60. Little different game then.
Halftime: Miami 68, Orlando 50 Heat go on a 27-10 run to end the half, and didn't miss a shot over the final 6-plus minutes of the second quarter. Was good to see Jonathan Isaac score seven straight points for Orlando late in the second, hitting a three and getting to the rim.
Halftime: Miami 68, Orlando 50. Miami 🔥🔥11-of-18 from 3🔥🔥, Magic just 3-of-15. MOML y'all.
The Heat have about 400 3's tonight and lead 58-40.
Tyler Herro caught up with @TheJaxShow before tonight's game to discuss his return to the lineup last game, what he's learned while he's gone, and what he's looking forward to this season! @MiamiHEAT | #HEATCulture https://t.co/OfFGePWeZN