Miami Heat To Open Season At Home Against Orlando Magic Oct. 23

Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles the ball past Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the second quarter of a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports | Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Miam Heat open the season against the Orlando Magic Oct. 23 at Kaseya Center.

Here's a look at some key early dates:

Oct. 30 vs. Knicks

Nov. 8 at Nuggets

Nov. 10 at Timberwolves

Nov. 15, 17 at Pacers

Nov. 18 at 76ers

Nov. 24 vs. Mavericks

Nov. 26 vs. Bucks

The Heat have 13 games on national television, including the Bucks on TNT, and LeBron James and the Lakers Jan. 15 on ESPN in Los Angeles. The face the defending champion Celtics Dec. 2 in Boston.

Other matchups the second half of the season include:

Feb. 1 at Spurs

Feb. 12 at Thunder

Feb. 13 at Mavericks

March 2 vs. Knicks

March 25 vs. Warriors

April 2 at Celtics

April 13 vs. Wizards (season finale)

The Heat return the majority of last year's roster after a quiet offseason during free agency. The only new additions are rookies Kel'El Ware and Pelle Larsson and veteran Alec Burks. Josh Christopher, Alondes Williams and Keshad Johnson are also in the training camp mix.

The Heat are coming off a 46-36 season, finishing once again in the Play-In Tournament. After advancing, they were defeated by the Celtics in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Heat, who have two NBA Finals appearances since 2020, are once again trying to rise as contenders.

Here's the full schedule

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