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The Orlando Magic edged the Miami Heat 106–105 on December 5 at Kia Center in a defensive struggle that fell well short of the 241.5-point Vegas total. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 32 points, supported by Jalen Suggs's 22, while Norm Powell (28 points) and Bam Adebayo (24 points) paced Miami's attack. The Magic shot just 41.3 percent from the field but made 12 three-pointers, while the Heat connected on only 7 threes despite shooting a more efficient 50 percent overall. Miami dominated the glass with 44 rebounds to Orlando's 42 and forced just 10 turnovers from the home team, but committed 15 of their own—a critical differential in a one-point affair. Orlando's defense clamped down in the fourth quarter, holding Miami to just 26 points after the Heat posted 32 in the second, proving decisive in the final margin. The result leaves Miami searching for consistency as they navigate the Eastern Conference standings.
