The adversity facing the Orlando Magic Friday night against their in-state rival was as significant as it has been at any point this season, and that’s saying something considering how difficult things have been for the team.
Max Strus scored a game-high 32 points off Miami’s bench, and starting guard Gabe Vincent added 27 more to help the Heat defeat a depleted Magic team, 115-105.
Orlando canceled their morning shootaround Friday after learning of a positive COVID-19 test. As it turns out, the Magic would go on to lose five players to NBA Health & Safety protocols as the day wore on - Mo Bamba, Iggy Brazdeikis, R.