The Magic wrap up their preseason at home against the Miami Heat on Friday, October 16. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at Kia Center, with MagicTV 27 listed for the telecast.
Orlando enters its fourth exhibition at 2–1. With the regular-season opener five days away, this is the final game opportunity to work through lineups and build on-court timing before the results count.
Our watch list starts with execution: clean entries into the offense, quick decisions when a defender helps and an organized floor balance after a shot. On defense, communication and finishing possessions with a rebound will tell more about readiness than a preseason win alone.
Minutes and lineup choices can change in the preseason. This preview does not assume a starting five or a specific workload; confirm player availability through the team’s pregame updates.
After Miami, Orlando has a short preparation window before hosting Atlanta on October 21. Friday is a final rehearsal, with the larger goal of carrying useful habits into opening night.