Key Miami Heat reserve could miss rest of game vs. Orlando Magic

A rolled ankle could sideline Heat swingman who's needed off the bench.

Dec 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (0) drives around Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | Mike Watters-Imagn Images

The Miami Heat have announced that key rotation swingman Pelle Larsson is questionable to return to tonight's NBA Cup Quarterfinal game against the Orlando Magic.

Larsson rolled his ankle on teammate Andrew Wiggins' leg down the stretch of the second quarter and was not seen on the Heat bench when the third quarter began.

Larsson is averaging nine points, 3.3 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 23 games this season.

Here's the rest of the injury report and pre-game preview:

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INJURY REPORT

MAGIC

Franz Wagner: Out - Ankle

Moritz Wagner: Out - Knee

HEAT

Pelle Larsson: Questionable - Ankle

Tyler Herro: Available - Toe

Davion Mitchell: Available - Groin

Pelle Larsson: Available - Hip

Dru Smith: Available - Hip

Terry Rozier: Out - Not with team

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Game date, time and location: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 6:00 p.m. EST, Kia Center, Orlando, Florida

TV: Amazon Prime Video

Radio: WQAM 104.3 & The Heat Audio Experience, (ESPN 106.3 FM, Ft. Myers/Naples – WFSX FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM, Stuart – WSTU 1450 AM & The Keys – WAVK 97.7 FM, WAQI 710 AM (South Florida), 96.9 FM The Game, AM 740 (Orlando)

VITALS: The Miami Heat (14-10) and Orlando Magic (14-10) meet for the NBA Cup quarterfinals and the third of seven matchups overall this season (including two preseason games). The two teams have previously met twice in regular season play, both in Orlando with the Magic winning by a combined total of five points. The Magic are 63-81 all-time versus the Magic during the regular
season, including 25-45 in road games games and 38-36 in home games.

PROJECTED STARTERS

MAGIC

G Jalen Suggs

G Anthony Black

C Wendell Carter Jr.

F Desmond Bane

F Paolo Banchero

HEAT

G Davion Mitchell

G Tyler Herro

C Bam Adebayo

F Norman Powell

F Andrew Wiggins

Betting Lines (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

Spread: Heat -0.5 (+100), Magic +0.5 (-132)

Moneyline: Heat +102, Magic -130

Total points scored: 226.5 (over -130, under -102)

QUOTABLE

Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley: "Again, you don't wanna see anybody go down but we talked about our depth and our defense being our strong suit so our guys are going to have to step up to the plate depending how long guys are out for."

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Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Orlando Magic On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Miami Heat and the NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket