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Napier's 3-pointer sends Magic to 100-97 win over Heat

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Shabazz Napier hit a 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left to beat his former team as the Orlando Magic earned their first preseason win, 100-97 against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Nikola Vucevic led the Magic with 17 points.

MAGIC: Elfrid Payton scored four points while limited to 20 minutes with foul trouble.

HEAT: Chris Bosh led all scorers with 18 points, 16 in the first half. He played 24 minutes in his second game back after missing the final 30 games last season because of blood clots in one of his lungs . Dwyane Wade missed time in the first half with a bent thumbnail but returned. . Hassan Whiteside did not play due to a calf strain.

ROOKIE WATCH: Lottery picks Mario Hezonja (Heat, 5th overall) and Justise Winslow (10th, Magic) each played more than 20 minutes. Hezonja scored eight points, hitting 2 of 5 3s, and Winslow scored five points and had four rebounds.

UP NEXT: Orlando visits Indiana on Friday. Miami hosts San Antonio on Oct. 12.

Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (4) tries to get by Miami Heat's Greg Whittington during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Orlando won 100-97. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) The Associated Press
Orlando Magic's Elfrid Payton (4), attempts to pass around the defense of Miami Heat's Keith Benson (13), during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Orlando defeated Miami 100-97. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) The Associated Press
Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9), is fouled by Miami Heat's Amar'e Stoudemire (5) as he drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Orlando defeated Miami 100-97. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) The Associated Press
Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier, left, attempts to drive around Miami Heat's Gerald Green, right, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Orlando defeated Miami 100-97. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) The Associated Press
Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier (10), attempts a layup past the defense of Miami Heat's Josh McRoberts (4), during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. Orlando defeated Miami 100-97. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) The Associated Press
Miami Heat's Josh McRoberts (4), shoots over Orlando Magic's Jason Smith (14) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) The Associated Press
Miami Heat's Amar'e Stoudemire (5), attempts to drive past the defense of Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9), during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) The Associated Press
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