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Miami Heat Blow Late Lead, Comeback to Win Preseason Showdown Against Orlando Magic

What to Know

  • Dwyane Wade made his last home preseason debut, scoring eight points.
  • Nikola Vucevic's lob for Aaron Gordon was knocked away by Miami's Bam Adebayo and time expired.

Rodney McGruder led Miami with 19 points, and a short jumper with 1:35 left closed the scoring.

Orlando had a chance to win it after grabbing a defensive rebound and calling time with 1.3 seconds remaining. Magic coach Steve Clifford put his starters back in and mapped out a play, but Nikola Vucevic's lob for Aaron Gordon was knocked away by Miami's Bam Adebayo and time expired.

Vucevic had 22 points and 14 rebounds for Orlando, which rallied from 19 points down and wound up reclaiming the lead in the fourth quarter. Jerlan Grant scored 17 points and Gordon had 12 for the Magic.

Dwyane Wade made his last home preseason debut, scoring eight points. He's expected to play in at least one of Miami's two remaining exhibitions. Goran Dragic scored 16 points and Hassan Whiteside added 13 rebounds and three blocked shots.

Orlando (1-2) hosts Memphis on Wednesday. Miami (1-3) hosts New Orleans on Wednesday.

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