By Stefan Acevski/ info@eurohoops.net
The Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 144-128, with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering his best performance since arriving in Florida.
He was close to a triple-double, finishing the game with 20 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists, while Bam Adebayo was sidelined due to a groin injury.
Andrew Wiggins scored 19 points, while for Brooklyn, Michael Porter shone with 27 points, and Russian Egor Demin contributed 17 points.
First victory for the Spurs
After three losses, the San Antonio Spurs recorded their first preseason win, defeating the Phoenix Suns 123-103 on their home court.
Victor Wembanyama delivered his best game since the start of preparations, finishing with 19 points and four rebounds.
Stephen Castle scored 18 points, while for Phoenix, who played without Devin Booker, Jamaree Bouyea scored 15 points and had eight assists.
Clippers toppled the Nuggets
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets 122-110 in a game where Rui Hachimura and Baba Miller delivered stellar performances.
The Japanese player had 16 points and five rebounds, while Miller added one point less.
For Denver, Nikola Jokic was somewhat quieter, spending only 16 minutes on the court. During that time, he had five points, six rebounds, and seven assists, while Trevon Brazile stood out for the Nuggets with 22 points.
NBA Preseason
October 15
Boston Celtics – Charlotte Hornets 114-93
Miami Heat – Brooklyn Nets 144-128
Dallas Mavericks – New Orleans Pelicans 97-101
Milwaukee Bucks – Chicago Bulls 104-125
Minnesota Timberwolves – Detroit Pistons 106-128
San Antonio Spurs – Phoenix Suns 123-103
Los Angeles Clippers – Denver Nuggets 122-110
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