Orlando Magic at Miami HEAT Game Thread and Preview

The Miami HEAT host the Orlando Magic Friday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. The HEAT defeated the Magic 108-101 in their last meeting on December 26. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM. Television coverage on FOX Sports Sun begins at 7:30 PM

Game Notes:

• The HEAT have won 13 of 14 against the Magic dating back to the 2011-12 season. 
• Miami has won three of five overall and is 41-30 on the year.
• Orlando has dropped six of seven and stands at 29-42. 
• Dwyane Wade leads the HEAT in points (19.1) and steals (1.1) per contest.
• Elfrid Payton leads the Magic in assists at 6.0 per game.

Efficiencies (Rank):

• HEAT Offense: 103.6 (13)
• HEAT Defense: 101.3 (6)
• Magic Offense: 101.4 (26)
• Magic Defense: 104.3 (17)