The Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat with the score 116-109 on Wednesday, at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The Orlando Magic played a really solid game, they went 43-of-90 from the field, 8-of-21 from beyond the arc, and 22-of-29 from the free throw line. Jonathan Simmons had a decent game for the Magic, he contributed 12 points and two rebounds.
James Jonhson does a bit of everything
James Johnson contributed from all areas of the floor against the Orlando Magic. He contributed 11 points, four rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal.
He shot 55.6 percent from the field, zero percent from beyond the arc, and 25 percent from the free throw Line. James Johnson will play a pivotal role for the Miami Heat this season, his energy, scoring skills, and hustle on the court will surely help Dragic and the Heat in making an NBA playoff appearance.
Hassan Whiteside record 20/20 stat line
Despite the loss, Hassan Whiteside had an incredible game against the Orlando Magic. He contributed 26 points, 22 rebound, one assist, and one block. He went 11-of-18 from the field, 3-of-3 from the free throw line, and 1-of-1 from the three-point line. Whiteside showed how good and dominant a traditional big man still is in the NBA. Whiteside has to continue to put up big numbers like last night consistently for the Heat to have a chance at making a playoff return.
Whiteside probably got some extra motivation due to his Twitter and Snap-Chat war against Joel Embiid of the Sixers.
Evan Fournier continues to impress
Evan Fournier had a solid offensive game against the Miami Heat. He contributed 23 points (team high), one rebound, three assists, and one steal in 34 minutes. He shot an amazing 52.9 percent from the field, 60 percent from beyond the arc, and 100 percent from the free throw line.
Fournier showed everyone last season that he can score the basketball, he now becomes the clear primary scoring option for the Orland Magic this season.
Aaron Gordon showing great improvements
Aaron Gordon is showing the NBA universe that he is not only good at dunking. In last night's win against the Heat, he contributed 14 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in 34 minutes.
He only shot 30.8 percent from the field, 50 percent from the three-point line, and 83.3 percent from the free throw line. Gordon will have plenty of minutes this season to show how much improvement he has done to his game this offseason.
