The Orlando Magic are getting ready for their matchup against the Miami Heat to start the 2025-26 season. The Magic tinkered with starting lineups throughout th

Wednesday’s opening night game at Kia Center marked the eighth time the Magic and Heat have faced each other to open an NBA season.

The Miami Heat are no prize defensively, and Banchero played even better at home last season, averaging 26.1 PPG. When it comes to facing the Heat, Banchero averaged 25.0 points per contest in ‘24-25 as well.

The Chicago Sky All-Star is in Orlando with a sweet Magic fit for the first game of the season vs. the Miami Heat.

Miami has already ruled out Tyler Herro due to recovery from offseason ankle surgery and rookie guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been ruled out due to a groin injury.

The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic open their season Wednesday at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/magic as Crashing glass, Jase flashing and other keys in Magic's season opener . If Preseason is any indication of a team's upcoming regular season, a concept Mat Issa recently explored for Opta Analyst USA, the Magic are as prepared as any.

The Orlando Magic play host to the Miami Heat in a Southeast Division showdown to begin each team’s 2025-26 NBA season. From players making debuts for their new squads to injury updates, here are five things to know ahead of tip-off ( 7 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass ).

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