"While Tuesday night's contest against the Orlando Magic will count against the standings, it's not just any regular-season game. Hoping to snap a three-game losing streak, Tuesday marks the Emirates Cup quarterfinals between the Heat and Magic at 6:00 p.m. EST inside Kia Center. The two intrastate foes are on track to meet seven times this season (two preseason, five regular season)."
"The last time that the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic played five times in a single regular season was 1993-94. They have already played twice this season - both resulting in Magic victories. Orlando bested Miami 125-121 on opening night and 106-105 on Friday. The Emirates Cup quarterfinals will be the Magic's first opportunity to secure not only the season series, but at least three regular-season wins against Miami since 2018-19, when it went 3-1."
Tuesday's Emirates Cup quarterfinal between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic counts as a regular-season game and will be played at 6:00 p.m. EST inside Kia Center. Both teams enter tied for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference at 14-10. Miami has lost three straight after a six-game winning streak and a 7-1 run, while Orlando has won 10 of its last 14. Orlando holds a 2-0 season lead after victories of 125-121 and 106-105. Orlando will be without leading scorer Franz Wagner due to a high ankle sprain, which could affect the Magic's rotation. A Heat win would give Miami a temporary edge in the crowded East standings.
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