The Miami Heat have now dropped four straight games after losing to the Orlando Magic, 117-108 , in the do-or-die quarterfinals of the NBA Cup on Tuesday at Kia Center.

The Heat started hot, outscoring their state rivals, 30-17, in the first quarter. But they failed to sustain it, as the Magic led for the majority of the ensuing frames.

Miami only shot 45% from the field, while allowing Orlando a 51% marksmanship. The Heat only made eight of their 33 three-point attempts. While they forced the Magic to 17 turnovers, they failed to capitalize, scoring only eight points off those miscues.

Bam Adebayo didn't hide his disappointment after the game, particularly with their defensive effort.

“We had an opportunity to do something that we've never done before, and we let it slip away

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