If Thursday’s 89-88 last-second win over the Orlando Magic wasn’t enough, the Miami Heat made sure they took on their domestic rival next.
Miami trailed by one point with 4.2 seconds left after Orlando center Goga Bitadze made a layup. The Heat then called a play for guard Tyler Herro, who dribbled in a midrange pull-up jumper and swung it for a go-ahead basket. The Magic had 0.5 seconds left to potentially win the game, but were unable to do so.
The win was Miami’s first against Orlando this season after losing the first two meetings. Herro has now made three go-ahead turnovers in the final second of the fourth quarter or overtime in his career – two of which have come this season, according to ESPN Research.
After the game, the Heat poked fun at the Magic, who have now dropped four of their past six games.
Miami referenced the viral TikTok song that Orlando posts after every win, but with a twist. Herro took over the decks and played another song with the Magic’s Kia Center field as the backdrop.
The time for Christmas music is over, TURN US UP INSTEAD 🔊 #WIN pic.twitter.com/7tt5r71pmA
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 27, 2024
Orlando’s catchy song has become a staple of the team’s postgame celebration. It is often teased with the phrase: “Do you want to hear the song?” This prompts responses such as, “Play the song.” The magic posted it as recently as Monday after their 108-106 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Herro scored 20 points to lead Miami, which played without Jimmy Butler (conditioning). The Heat and Magic will face each other for the final time in the regular season on January 27.