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Watch Tyler Herro drain game-winner, lift Heat past Magic in 89-88 defensive matchup

Miami Heat v Orlando Magic

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 26: Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat shoots a game winning jumper over Trevelin Queen #12 of the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center on December 26, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The Heat defeated the Orlando Magic 89-88. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

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A Goga Bitadze tip-in gave Orlando a one-point lead with 4.9 seconds remaining in the game and the chance to beat the Miami Heat twice in one week. However, that was enough time for Tyler Herro to do his thing.

This was Miami’s third straight game without Jimmy Butler, who was out with “return to competition reconditioning” and has been away from the team, but is expected to be available Saturday against Atlanta. Also, Pat Riley says the Heat are not trading Butler.

Herro finished with a team-high 20 points for the Heat, while Alec Burks had 17 off the bench. Jalen Suggs led the shorthanded Magic scoring 29.