ORLANDO (CBSMiami/AP) — The 2018-19 NBA Season opened for two intra-state rivals with a game that went down to the final seconds.
Rookie Mohamed Bamba dunked twice and blocked a shot during Orlando’s 9-0 run in the fourth quarter and the Magic held on for a 104-101 win over the Miami Heat in the NBA season opener for both teams Wednesday night.
Aaron Gordon had 26 points and 16 rebounds for the Magic, who went without a field goal over the final 4 1/2 minutes.
Goran Dragic led Miami with 26 points and Josh Richardson added 21.