Jacksonville lands Magic vs Heat exhibition Oct 18

[UCFknight84]

The Orlando Magic and Miami Heat are scheduled to play an NBA exhibition game at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday, Oct. 18. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m.

The Magic, which went 52-30 and reached the Eastern Conference semifinals this season, features 22-year-old All-Star center Dwight Howard, who's known for high-flying dunks and shot-blocking skills.

The Heat, which won the NBA title in 2006, struggled mightily this season, finishing with the league's worst record at 15-67, but it has All-Star guard Dwyane Wade as a centerpiece. Miami also holds the No. 2 overall pick in this month's NBA Draft and is expected to pick Kansas State forward Michael Beasley or Memphis guard Derrick Rose.

Tickets for the exhibition game go on sale Monday and range from $10 to $115. They can be purchased through the Veterans Memorial Arena box office or Ticketmaster (353-3309 or www.ticketmaster.com).

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/060408/spl_286054150.shtml

[Gerhalt11]

I know Exhibition games don't mean anything, but I'll be pretty excited to see how much of a comeback the Heat will make next season.

[macdalejax]

Go Jags!!! I mean, Go Magic!!!

[JaxMagic]

Go Jags!!! I mean, Go Magic!!!

[craig01]

This should make the season ticket holders happy ($$$$$).

[drsd]

I recall that the North East has been a nice venue for the Florida teams. The media influence is tamed, and the focus is on the game; as it always should be.