Orlando Magic at Miami Heat (March 4, 2020): How to Watch, Odds and Prediction
The Orlando Magic hit the road for their last big road trip as they battle the Miami Heat hoping their defense is right and ready to make their playoff push.
Orlando Magic (27-34) vs. Miami Heat (41-19)
Time/TV:
7:30 p.m./FOX Sports Florida
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2020 Season Series:
in Orlando on Jan. 3;
in Orlando on Jan. 27;
in Miami on Feb. 1; Tonight in Miami
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 98.6 | 106.5 | 108.4 | 49.8 | 26.7 | 12.7 | 24.6 |
| Miami | 98.7 | 112.4 | 109.1 | 54.8 | 26.1 | 14.7 | 30.0 |
OMD Prediction
The Orlando Magic are in a bad spot. The defense is struggling and has lost its way. The offense might be scoring but it really doe snot matter if the defense is not there with it. Orlando is not outscoring teams. And coach Steve Clifford has warned that Orlando is not beating anyone of consequence playing this way. Plus Aaron Gordon is potentially out and Gary Clark might join him. The Magic are hurting. And the Miami Heat just beat the Milwaukee Bucks and have to be feeling good about themselves, perhaps coming out of their own malaise. It is not a good formula.
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1) The Orlando Magic must get their defense right before doing anything else.
2) The Orlando Magic are worried about their depth as Aaron Gordon and Gary Clark are both nursing knee injuries, Roy Parry of The Orlando Sentinel writes.
3) Steve Clifford’s rotations are getting a serious look as the Orlando Magic are struggling to put the best combinations on the floor and leaving solid, productive players on the bench too long, Mike Cali of Orlando Pinstriped Post writes.
4) Pat Riley’s grand vision is coming to fruition… again, hrath of Hot Hot Hoops writes.
5) With the Orlando Magic’s offense struggling yet again and another low-level playoff seed, Tom Ziller of SB Nation writes it is time for change.
6) Acquiring Jae Crowder has proven to be a much bigger part of the trade acquiring Andre Iguodala, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel writes. Kenneth Wilson of All U Can Heat breaks down how he can help the Miami Heat most.
7) Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald breaks down Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder’s first 10 games with the Miami Heat.
8) Derrick Jones Jr. says he and Aaron Gordon are still cool after the Dunk Contest, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel writes.
9) The Orlando Magic and Miami Heat are not much of a rivalry despite their proximity and even some meaningful games recently, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes. The rivalry is picking up steam as both are set to make the playoffs, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
10) Al-Farouq Aminu is trying to find the positives as he recovers from injury, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes. The Orlando Magic defense would certainly be better with him.
11) The Orlando Magic are a much different team with a playmaking Aaron Gordon.
12) The Orlando Magic’s patience will pay off with their young players if they can keep it.