Q: Ira, I’ve seen everything from the basketball experts from contending for a fourth seed to not even making the play-in. I know you’re not in the prediction game, but what does this say about where things stand? – Roy.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scored 24 points each, Desmond Bane added 23 in his Orlando debut, and the Magic beat the Miami Heat 125-121 in the season opener for both teams.

The Miami Heat have been a model of stability since their inception in 1988. In those 38 seasons, only six people have manned the sidelines for the Heat.

The Miami Heat returned to the floor in Orlando on Wednesday night to kick off the 2025-2026 NBA season. The expected starters took the floor of Davion Mitchell

Heat vs. Magic analysis: key tactics, player updates, and top betting tips. Dexter Henry joins the show to preview the matchup ahead of Wednesday night.