"For a team that has generally owned the Magic historically, the Heat have now lost six out of their last eight games against Orlando. But none may have been as frustrating as how things played out in their most recent affair. The Heat held a nine-point lead over the Magic heading into halftime. Miami would be outscored by 20 points in the third quarter, and the Magic never looked back."
"If there's one thing that has become abundantly clear for the Heat this season, it's that this core has reached its ceiling. Roughly one year on its own, without an active "star" player, the Heat has been a .500 team. And that's not going to cut it for such a proud franchise that sells a narrative of championship or bust."
The Miami Heat lost to the Orlando Magic, falling to 0-4 against that rival this season and six of their last eight matchups. Miami led by nine points at halftime but were outscored by 20 in the third quarter, allowing the Magic to seize control. The Heat snapped a two-game winning streak and enter a stretch of three straight games against the Chicago Bulls with a 25-23 record. The trade deadline approaches in one week, putting pressure on Pat Riley to make roster moves. The current core has reached its ceiling, injuries have hindered production, and the team needs added star talent to remain competitive.
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