Orlando Magic Top Miami Heat 136-115 in 2026 Preseason Game
Paolo Banchero's 24 points and 13 free throws helped the Orlando Magic defeat the Miami Heat 136-115 on October 16, 2026. Desmond Bane's seven three-pointers highlighted Orlando's perimeter shooting advantage over Miami's balanced scoring effort.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
On October 16, 2026, the Orlando Magic secured a 136-115 victory over the Miami Heat in their 2026-27 NBA preseason game. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 24 points, shooting 5-for-11 from the field and an impressive 13-for-16 from the free-throw line, along with seven rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes. His strong presence at the charity stripe contributed significantly to Orlando's scoring output.
Desmond Bane complemented Banchero by scoring 23 points, including seven three-pointers on 12 attempts, showcasing Orlando's sharp perimeter shooting. The Magic’s ability to convert beyond the arc stood out in this contest.
For Miami, Ryan Conwell delivered 21 points and seven assists, making three three-pointers on seven attempts while shooting 9-for-17 overall. Andrew Wiggins added 13 points and two steals in 15 minutes, shooting 4-for-7 from the field and converting 4-of-5 free throws. Despite Miami's balanced scoring, the contrast in three-point shooting volume and free-throw production favored Orlando in this game.
The key difference between the teams was Orlando's combination of prolific free-throw scoring by Banchero and high-volume three-point shooting by Bane, which outpaced Miami's more moderate outside shooting and free-throw attempts.
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