In the Miami Heat’s first game boasting the all-new Trophy Gold jerseys, the team defeated the Orlando Magic 111-103 at home in its first game following the All-Star game. This win puts the Heat at 19-18, its first winning record of the year.
Heat star Bam Adebayo missed the contest with a lingering injury from before the break, leaving KZ Okpala to fill into the starting role once more. The Heat was led to victory by star Jimmy Butler, who finished the game with 27 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists and three steals, which moved the team’s record to 15-8 in games played with Butler.