If you are into moral victories, the Miami Heat picked one up on Wednesday night, considering how huge an underdog they were against the Orlando Magic. If you are into actual victories, the Heat fell short 125-121 to open the season 0-1.
And in the end, what ended up costing Miami was a key fatal flaw everyone saw coming from a mile away.
One missed rebound costs Miami a chance at winning
Down by two with less than 30 seconds to go, Miami was looking for a defensive stop to get one last shot attempt. The Heat got that stop on a contested jumper.