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After another loss at the hands of the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, the Orlando Magic return to action in Miami against their in-state rival Heat. Losers of five straight, the Magic have fallen to 13th place in the Eastern Conference playoffs, with yet another lottery pick looming. Tonight's game against the Heat will be Orlando's fourth in six nights, with the team concluding a grueling five in seven nights stretch Saturday night at home.
Nikola Vucevic will likely be out once again as he continues to battle a groin injury.
Game time is set for 8:00 PM Eastern at American Airlines Arena. TV coverage is being provided by Fox Sports Florida, and radio coverage on ESPN580 Orlando.
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Projected Starters
| Orlando Magic | Miami Heat |
| Elfrid Payton | Goran Dragic |
| Victor Oladipo | Dwyane Wade |
| Evan Fournier | Joe Johnson |
| Aaron Gordon | Josh McRoberts |
| Dewayne Dedmon | Amar'e Stoudemire |