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Date, time for Heat’s next game against Raptors revealed

Upon getting eliminated from the Emirates Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, we knew the Miami Heat’s next opponent would be the loser of the other East quarterfinal between the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks. As a result of the Knicks’ 117-101 win, Miami will square off against the Raptors. And the game will be on […] The post Date, time for Heat’s next game against Raptors revealed appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Desmond Bane, Magic blow past Heat 117-108

The Miami Heat won’t be headed to Sin City. Behind Desmond Bane’s dominant 37-point performance, the Orlando Magic blew past the Miami Heat inside Kia Center Tuesday with a 117-108 win. Miami jumped out to a 20-4 lead, looking like it did the first two weeks of the season. It promptly got outscored 113-88 in […] The post Desmond Bane, Magic blow past Heat 117-108 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (14-10) @ Orlando Magic (14-10)

The Miami Heat have a fully healthy roster ahead of a win-or-go-home NBA Cup Quarterfinals versus the Orlando Magic tonight at 6:00 p.m. EST. Here’s our game thread! Injury Report: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat:  Starting 5: Orlando Magic:  Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back to Hot Hot Hoops at game time to join our GameThread […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (14-10) @ Orlando Magic (14-10) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Boston Celtics Daily Links 12/9/25

Globe Jaylen Brown takes shot at ‘flopping’ MVPs NBA analysts intrigued by Celtics’ odds to win the East, Jayson Tatum return ‘more interesting by the day’ Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has taken his game to another level, and opponents have noticed CelticsBlog Derrick […]

From CelticsBlog | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Celtics Daily Links 12/9/25

    Globe   Jaylen Brown takes shot at ‘flopping’ MVPs NBA analysts intrigued by Celtics' odds to win the East, Jayson Tatum return 'more interesting by the day' Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges Celtics forward Jordan Walsh has taken his game to another level, and opponents have noticed CelticsBlog Derrick White is surging Celtics .com Jaylen Brown Earns 5th Player of the Week Recognition NESN Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Has Emotion...

From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Erik Spoelstra wants to see more from Heat’s double-big lineup

The Miami Heat’s starting lineup, particularly in the frontcourt, has been a contentious conversation each of the last two years. The Heat have deployed 10 different five-man units to open games through 24 games — mostly due to injury — including seven times with Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware together. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra […] The post Erik Spoelstra wants to see more from Heat’s double-big lineup appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 1 read

GAME PREVIEW: Heat to battle Magic in NBA Cup knockout round

The Miami Heat are one of eight teams to reach the NBA Cup quarterfinals knockout round, which is set to take place on Tuesday evening versus the Orlando Magic. The Magic have had the Heat’s number so far this season, going 2-0 against them including a recent one-point victory just last week. Heat captain Bam […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat to battle Magic in NBA Cup knockout round appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

2025-26 Emirates Cup quarterfinals: Heat-Magic best bets

Tuesday isn’t just any regular season game for the Miami Heat. They square off with the Orlando Magic inside Kia Center at 6:00 p.m. in the Emirates Cup quarterfinals! There is plenty at stake for the Heat, who enter at 14-10. Since it’s a high-stakes affair, why not bring the best bets back! I’m the […] The post 2025-26 Emirates Cup quarterfinals: Heat-Magic best bets appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

NBA Cup Quarterfinal Preview: Knicks at Raptors, Dec. 9, 2025

There are only two games on the NBA schedule tonight, and both are Emirates Cup Quarterfinal contests. First up, the Miami Heat will square up with the Magicians in Orlando. Then the New York Knicks (16-7) will head north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors (15-10) and a couple of old friends. […]

From Posting and Toasting | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

What’s at stake for the Miami Heat in the Emirates Cup quarterfinals?

While Tuesday night’s contest against the Orlando Magic will count against the standings, it’s not just any regular-season game. Hoping to snap a three-game losing streak, Tuesday marks the Emirates Cup quarterfinals between the Heat and Magic at 6:00 p.m. EST inside Kia Center. The two intrastate foes are on track to meet seven times […] The post What’s at stake for the Miami Heat in the Emirates Cup quarterfinals? appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Best NBA Prop Bets for Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Today’s NBA slate should have plenty of excitement on the court. Among those two contests is the Miami Heat playing the Orlando Magic. Below you’ll find NBA player prop bets for each and every game on today’s slate — NBA prop bets are one of the most fun ways to get in on the NBA action. Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic Player Props The Heat face off against the Magic on Tuesday, with action tipping off at 6:00 PM ET from Kia Center. Heat Jaime Jaquez Jr. Odds Points Over/Under: 10.5...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Heat vs. Magic Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The Miami Heat (14-10) are 1-point favorites as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Orlando Magic (14-10) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Kia Center. The matchup airs at 6 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The over/under is set at 232.5 for the matchup. Looking to make an informed wager on Tuesday’s game? Find out the best bets available for this matchup (based on our computer predictions) in this article. How to Bet on Heat vs. Magic Pick the Magic (+1) to...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Magic will be down key player in Emirates Cup quarterfinals versus Heat

Roughly 48 hours ago, the Miami Heat concluded their two-game road trip against the Orlando Magic, whose three stars played their first game together since Nov. 12. However, Orlando will be down one of its stars when it sees the Heat again on Tuesday, this time in the Emirates Cup quarterfinals with a trip to […] The post Magic will be down key player in Emirates Cup quarterfinals versus Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

It remains unclear whether Heat can trade Terry Rozier or not

Since Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was placed on immediate leave amid an illegal gambling probe under investigation by the FBI, there has been essentially nothing to suggest that an end is on the precipice. Can we dream? Perhaps. Does that make it reality? No. As they approach the deadline, Rozier’s $26.6 million salary complicates […] The post It remains unclear whether Heat can trade Terry Rozier or not appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Report: Heat have had ‘internal discussions’ surrounding Ja Morant

We are less than two months away from the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline. And one player who’s received plenty of buzz — for better or worse (mostly the latter) — is Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. The former No. 2 overall pick “lost his joy” — sound familiar?! — and has been subject to plenty […] The post Report: Heat have had ‘internal discussions’ surrounding Ja Morant appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Davion Mitchell’s absence was felt in loss versus Kings

On Saturday against the Sacramento Kings, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro missed his second-straight game with a toe injury. As a result, his absence was missed for the second-straight night, mustering together just 111 points on 48.2 percent shooting (9-31 3PT; 20-32 FT) against one of the league’s worst defenses. However, there was another Heat […] The post Davion Mitchell’s absence was felt in loss versus Kings appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Coach Wade’s Pregame – What Does He Think of the Team?

REQUIRED READING (or listening): Is Coach Wade happy with the team’s progress? There are a lot of us unhappy with the product we’ve seen on the court this season. We had much higher expectations, and the media seemed to agree with us. But there have been no signature wins to date, and the team we’ve […]

From Backing The Pack | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Heat lose third straight and get blown out at home by Kings 127-111

The fun and exciting start to the Miami Heat’s season has come to a crashing halt, as they lose their season-worst third consecutive game to the Sacramento Kings, 127-111. It’s also the Heat’s fourth loss out of the last five games. They drop to a 14-10 record overall, 10-3 at home and back into the […] The post Heat lose third straight and get blown out at home by Kings 127-111 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Heat will be without two key role players vs. Kings

While Tyler Herro will miss his second consecutive game with a toe injury, the Miami Heat will also be without two key role players. The Miami Heat will be without Davion Mitchell (right groin) and Pelle Larsson (hip), the team announced roughly two hours before Saturday night’s game. Saturday will mark Mitchell and Larsson’s first […] The post Heat will be without two key role players vs. Kings appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Why Heat should veer away from Kawhi Leonard

The Los Angeles Clippers have had a difficult last three months. Star forward Kawhi Leonard and owner Steve Ballmer became the epicenter of a scandal to allegedly circumvent the NBA salary cap by investing in a fraudulent environmental start-up, Aspiration. The team is also off to a disastrous 6-17 start and is expected to be […] The post Why Heat should veer away from Kawhi Leonard appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 5 reads

GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home to face struggling Kings

The Miami Heat return home for the second night against the Sacramento Kings Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. EST. Miami’s two-game road trip resulted in losses to the Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic, respectively. It is now 4-7 on the road this season and 14-9 overall. In the Heat’s one-point loss to the Magic Friday […] The post GAME PREVIEW: Heat return home to face struggling Kings appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Heat fall short in late comeback attempt, lose to Magic 106-105

The Orlando Magic fought off the Miami Heat and secured a 106-105 win inside Kia Center Friday evening. Miami had to climb back from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit. They cut it to within three on three separate occasions, but Franz Wagner, who scored a game-high 32 points on 12-of-22 shooting, had a response each time. […] The post Heat fall short in late comeback attempt, lose to Magic 106-105 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (14-8) @ Orlando Magic (13-9)

The Miami Heat take on the Orlando Magic tonight at 7:00 p.m. EST. Here’s our game thread! Injury Report: Orlando Magic: Miami Heat:  Starting 5: Orlando Magic:  Miami Heat: Broadcast Info: Come back to Hot Hot Hoops at game time to join our GameThread and chat about the game live with other Heat fans! *** […] The post NBA GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (14-8) @ Orlando Magic (13-9) appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

From Hot Hot Hoops | about 1 month ago | 2 reads