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Miami 115, Orlando 105: Short-handed Magic battle adversity throughout, fall to Heat

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.