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Orlando Magic 85, Miami Heat 70
 Erik Daniels hit 8-of-9 shots and finished with 20 points as the Orlando Magic cruised to their largest victory of the 2006 Pepsi Pro Summer League, an 85-70 decision over the Miami Heat Friday afternoon. Daniels’ hot hand was indicative of the entire squad, which shot over 50 percent from the field (52.5) for the second consecutive day.
The Magic out-shot (46.4 percent to 36.1) and out-rebounded (20-11) the Heat in the first half of play en route to a 41-34 advantage at halftime. Daniels paved the way for Orlando, hitting all five of his shot attempts, including two from three-point territory, for 12 points while bringing down five rebounds. The Heat started the second half with a 9-3 run in the quarter’s first 2:51, knotting the game at 43-43, but it was all Magic the remainder of the period as they opened up their largest lead of the week, 65-49, while holding Miami to just six points the rest of the period. Orlando put to rest any chance of a comeback from the Heat in the final 10:00 of the game, shooting 64.3 percent in the fourth en route to their third victory of the week. Daniels was just one of five Magic players to reach double figures – he was joined by Alpha Bangura (18), Marlon Palmer (15) and James Augustine and Joe Shipp, who each finished with 10. Marcin Gortat helped Orlando outrebound Miami 33-23, pulling in 10 off the glass. Miami, who finished the week 2-3 in league play, were led by Earl Barron’s 14 points. Barron was impressive in each of his five games in Orlando, finishing the week averaging 22.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. - Melanie Curtsinger |
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