Magic snap 4-game skid with 133-124 win over Heat

Banchero and Black lead Orlando to victory in Miami

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:55pm

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The Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 133-124 on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Anthony Black scored 26 points. Desmond Bane added 23 points for Orlando, which is now 3-0 against Miami this season. Simone Fontecchio scored 23 points for the Heat, while Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo had 22 and 21 points respectively.

Why it matters

This win is important for the Magic as they look to turn around their season and climb the standings in the Eastern Conference. The Heat, meanwhile, will need to regroup as they continue their pursuit of a playoff spot.

The details

The game was delayed by seven minutes at the start due to an uneven rim. The Magic went on a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter to take control of the game, but the Heat rallied late and got within six points before Banchero and Jalen Suggs sealed the win with free throws. Orlando finished with 36 assists and shot 16-of-38 from 3-point range.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Paolo Banchero

A 23-year-old power forward for the Orlando Magic who led the team with 31 points and 12 rebounds in the win.

Anthony Black

A 21-year-old guard for the Orlando Magic who scored 26 points in the victory.

Simone Fontecchio

A 27-year-old forward for the Miami Heat who scored 23 points off the bench.

Norman Powell

A 29-year-old guard for the Miami Heat who scored 22 points in the loss.

Bam Adebayo

A 25-year-old center for the Miami Heat who had 21 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Magic will host the Toronto Raptors on Friday, while the Heat will travel to Chicago to face the Bulls on Thursday in a rescheduled game from earlier this month.

The takeaway

This win is a much-needed boost for the Magic as they look to climb the Eastern Conference standings, while the Heat will need to regroup and find a way to slow down the surging Magic, who have now won all three matchups between the two teams this season.