ORLANDO, Fla. (Interstat) — Desmond Bane scored 37 points to lead the Orlando Magic to a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night at Kia Center. The Magic erased an early 13-point deficit with a 39-point second quarter and never trailed again. Bane added six rebounds and five assists for Orlando, which improved to 15-10. Paolo Banchero scored 18 points and Wendell Carter Jr. had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Norman Powell led Miami with 21 points. Bam Adebayo scored 19 and Tyler Herro added 20, but the Heat shot just 24% from 3-point range. Miami fell to 14-11. Orlando capitalized on Miami’s cold shooting and 16 turnovers, committing only eight giveaways itself. A crowd of 18,605 saw the Magic sweep the two-game home set after a one-point win on Friday.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Interstat) — Desmond Bane scored 37 points and the Orlando Magic used a dominant second-quarter surge to overcome a disastrous start and defeat the Miami Heat 117-108 on Tuesday night at Kia Center. The Magic, who entered the game as 3.5-point favorites, trailed by as many as 18 points in the first quarter but outscored the Heat 39-27 in the second period to seize control. The victory improved Orlando’s record to 15-10, while Miami fell to 14-11. A crowd of 18,605 watched the Southeast Division rivals meet for the third time this season, with Orlando now holding a 2-1 series edge. The game’s most pivotal sequence was Orlando’s explosive second-quarter response. After being held to just 17 points in the opening period and falling behind 30-17, the Magic’s offense ignited. They shot 64% from the field in the quarter, including 5 of 8 from 3-point range, and committed only two turnovers after giving the ball away seven times in the first. Bane was the catalyst, scoring 13 points in the period as Orlando turned the 13-point deficit into a 56-53 halftime lead, a staggering 26-point swing over 12 minutes. Bane’s 37-point performance came on 14-of-23 shooting, including 5 of 9 from beyond the arc. He added six rebounds and five assists. His backcourt partner, Jalen Suggs, contributed 20 points and four assists. Wendell Carter Jr. recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Paolo Banchero added 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists. The Heat, who led 30-17 after one quarter thanks to a 15-0 opening run, could not sustain their early momentum. They were led by Norman Powell with 21 points and seven rebounds. Bam Adebayo, a center from Newark, New Jersey, had 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Tyler Herro scored 20 points and Andrew Wiggins added 19. Guard Davion Mitchell facilitated the offense with a game-high nine assists. Miami’s early success was built on defensive pressure and efficient scoring. They forced seven Magic turnovers in the first quarter, converting them into easy transition opportunities, and shot 52% from the field. However, their offense stagnated as the game progressed, particularly from the perimeter. The Heat finished just 8 for 33 from 3-point range, a 24.2% clip, while Orlando connected on 15 of 32 attempts from deep. Orlando’s offensive efficiency proved decisive. They scored 117 points on 104 possessions for an offensive rating of 112.9, compared to Miami’s 108 points on 103 possessions for a rating of 104.8. The Magic also capitalized on Miami’s mistakes, scoring 23 points off 16 Heat turnovers. Miami managed only 13 points off Orlando’s 16 giveaways. The Magic maintained their lead throughout the second half, withstanding several Miami pushes. Every time the Heat closed the gap, Orlando answered with a key basket. In the fourth quarter, with Miami within five points, Bane hit a 27-foot 3-pointer and then a driving floater to push the lead back to 10 with just over four minutes remaining, effectively sealing the game. The win continued a strong stretch for the Magic, who have won three of their last four games. The loss was Miami’s second straight and their third in the last four contests. Both teams now look ahead to challenging road stretches, with Orlando beginning a six-game trip on Thursday in Denver and Miami starting a three-game trip next week in Brooklyn.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Interstat) — The Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, tied with identical 14-10 records, will meet for the second time in five days Tuesday night at Kia Center, with the Magic looking to sweep a home back-to-back set against their in-state rival. Orlando (14-10) edged Miami 106-105 last Friday behind a balanced effort, setting the stage for a quick-revenge opportunity for the visiting Heat (14-10). The Magic enter as 3.5-point favorites, with the total set at 239.5. Both teams are looking to rebound from weekend losses. Miami is coming off a 127-111 home defeat to Sacramento on Saturday, while Orlando fell 106-100 at New York on Sunday. A key matchup will feature two emerging talents: Miami’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Orlando’s Anthony Black. Jaquez is coming off a stellar 27-point, six-rebound, six-assist performance in the loss to the Kings, continuing a stretch of impactful play. Black recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds against the Knicks and was instrumental in Friday’s win over Miami with 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists. The Heat had won seven straight before their current three-game skid, which includes the narrow loss in Orlando and defeats to Dallas and Sacramento. The Magic have been inconsistent lately, alternating wins and losses over their past six games. Following Tuesday’s contest, both teams face challenging schedules. Miami embarks on a tough three-game road trip next week featuring Boston and New York. Orlando begins a four-game Western Conference road swing on Dec. 18 in Denver. Tuesday’s tipoff is set for 7 p.m. EST.