Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner had 24 points each for Orlando.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scored 24 points each and the Orlando Magic held off the Miami Heat 125-121 in the season opener Wednesday night at the Kia Center.

Desmond Bane scored 23 points in his Magic debut. The former Memphis Grizzlies guard shot 3/7 from three.

Jalen Suggs started for Orlando Wednesday, his first game action since January 25. He only played 35 games last year before a season-ending left knee injury. Suggs had 14 points in 17 minutes.

The Magic (1-0) continue their three-game home stand to open the season Friday night against Atlanta. Orlando also hosts Chicago Saturday before a five-game road trip.

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Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner had 24 points each for Orlando.

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