Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler drives the ball past Orlando Magic’s Markelle Fultz, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler had 29 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 and the Miami Heat pulled off another fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Orlando Magic 110-105 on Friday night.
Max Strus scored 17 points, including 15 on 3-pointers for Miami, which moved six games over .500 (28-22). He’s the best record he’s had all season.
Caleb Martin had 13 points, Gabe Vincent added 11 and Tyler Herro finished with 10 for the Heat.
Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony each had 19 points for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 16 and Markelle Fultz scored 10. Orlando is 14-10 in its last 24 games after starting the season. campaign with 5-20.