Miami Heat troll Orlando Magic after last second win

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  • Anthony Gharib, ESPNDecember 26, 2024, 10:42 PM ET

If its last-gasp 89-88 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday wasn’t enough, the Miami Heat made sure to troll their in-state rival afterward.

Miami faced a one-point deficit 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 drained 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 marked Miami’s first against Orlando this season after losing the first two meetings. Herro now has three fourth-quarter or overtime go-ahead touchdowns 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 last six games.

Miami referenced the viral TikTok track Orlando posts after each of his wins — but with a twist. Herro took over the turntables and played another song with the Magic’s Kia Center court as his backdrop.

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?” prompted responses such as “Play the song.” The magic posted it as recently as Monday following their 108-106 win over the Boston Celtics.

Herro scored 20 points to lead Miami, which played without Jimmy Butler (conditioning). The Heat and Magic meet for the last time in the regular season on January 27.