The Orlando Magic stunned the Miami Heat with a commanding 116-97 victory in their season opener, backing up their offseason claims of competing with top Eastern Conference teams. Paolo Banchero shined with a historic performance, scoring 33 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and committing zero turnovers, showcasing his leadership and growth.

The story though was the Magic's defense. It dominated the Heat in the third quarter, building as much as a 32-point lead and getting contributions from everyone. This is what a championship-level team does and this is Magic basketball at its finest.

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