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Magic close preseason with win over Heat, injury updates emerge

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 2:39 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Magic close preseason with win over Heat, injury updates emerge

Summary

The Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat 136-115 in their preseason finale on October 16, 2026, with Paolo Banchero scoring 24 points and Desmond Bane adding 23. The Magic overcame an early 12-point deficit, led by their starters who combined for 47 of 68 total points. The team concluded the preseason with a 3-1 record under head coach Sean Sweeney. Multiple players left the game due to injuries, including Franz Wagner, Anthony Black, Noah Penda, and Jase Richardson. The Magic begin their regular season against the Atlanta Hawks on October 19.

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Status Watch

•Magic end preseason at 3-1 after victory over Heat
•Banchero scores 24, Bane adds 23 points
•Wagner exits with right shoulder soreness
•Black and Penda also injured; statuses uncertain
•Regular season opener against Hawks is October 19

Latest Updates

2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Magic takeaways vs. Heat: Injury updates, da Silva, Vučević and more

What they're saying

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Paolo Banchero scored 24 points and Desmond Bane added 23 points to lead the Magic to a victory over the Heat on Friday to close out the preseason.
— Yahoo Sports

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