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Heat Dominate Magic in NBA Cup Quarterfinals
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Heat relentlessly attack the paint and fast breaks.
- Magic face uphill battle without injured star Franz Wagner.
- Knicks maintain strong recent form against Raptors.
The Miami Heat have established early dominance in their Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the Orlando Magic, showcasing a relentless offense that attacks the paint and excels in fast breaks. This strong start puts the Heat in a favorable position as they pursue the Cup.
The Magic are facing significant challenges due to the absence of star forward Franz Wagner, who is out with an ankle sprain. With Paolo Banchero also working back to full strength, Orlando will rely on its depth and defense to compete.
In another quarterfinal, the New York Knicks are demonstrating impressive form, having won seven of their last eight games and nine consecutive matchups against the Toronto Raptors. This includes a significant advantage since the trade that sent OG Anunoby to New York.
