Mateo's Hoop Diary: Heat Lose Season Opener in Orlando
The Heat lost their season opener in Orlando, with one of the main issues being their inability to stop the Magic from getting to the line, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they made 13 out of 14 attempts.
Norman Powell made a strong start with the Heat, providing much-needed firepower. He made deep jumpers and set up plays for Bam Adebayo and Davion Mitchell, helping the visitors take a 23-19 lead.
Desmond Bane also had a strong start for the Magic, making jumpers and layups. The Heat built a 12-point lead with their 3-point shots, but the Magic increased their intensity and cut the lead to just one point by the end of the first quarter.
Norman Powell wasted no time asserting himself with the Heat in desperate need of firepower on night one.
Author's summary: Heat lose season opener to Magic.