Giannis sets aggressive tone in debut as Heat take exhibition vs. Raptors
What mattered most in Saturday night’s exhibition opener against the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City arguably came during the opening jump — with Giannis Antetokounmpo for the first time in a Heat uniform in game action. As for the rest of the night at Videotron Centre, more of a tease than anything substantive, as Erik Spoelstra’s team opened its five-game preseason schedule. What was ...
In Saturday night's exhibition opener, the Miami Heat showcased an aggressive tone as they took on the Toronto Raptors in Quebec City. Giannis Antetokounmpo made his debut for the Heat, contributing 14:07 of playtime and delivering nine points on three makes, seven assists, and four rebounds. The Heat's primary rotation players led the team to a dominant 76-point first half, featuring a drive-and-kick attack that produced numerous open three-point attempts.
Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell added 12 points and four assists, respectively, while Bam Adebayo played through foul trouble, managing 10 points and six rebounds in 12:47. The Heat ultimately secured a 129-105 victory, with 19 assists and a strong pace throughout the game. The next stop for the Heat is their preseason home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
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