The countdown to the NBA regular season is now in its final stages for the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic. Though it's clear after their final preseason matchup Wednesday night that both teams could use a few extra days to prepare for their Christmas Day openers. The Magic showed some late-game toughness to secure a 104-100 victory on Wednesday night, but needed a furious comeback to erase a 14-point halftime deficit. The Heat played well early before slowing in a forgettable second half.
