The Miami Heat narrowly clinched a 120-117 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in a preseason matchup that gave fans a preview of the NBA’s exciting new talent, Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama. While Wembanyama scored just eight points and grabbed seven rebounds in his 17 minutes, it was Heat guard Tyler Herro’s reaction that stole the spotlight. After the game, Herro shared his admiration for Wembanyama’s potential, joking with reporters about the young star’s massive wingspan and defensive reach, bringing laughs to the post-game presser.
Despite the Spurs’ rough showing, which included 21 turnovers, their roster showed some sparks. Jeremy Sochan posted a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Chris Paul added 13 points and five assists. Malaki Branham and Keldon Johnson chipped in 15 points each, but with turnovers being a significant issue, the Spurs know they’ll need more than just scoring to compete in the upcoming season.
For the Heat, Bam Adebayo led with 20 points, adding three rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and two assists in a strong all-around performance. Jimmy Butler contributed 12 points with four rebounds and three steals, while Herro had 14 points and four assists. Nikola Jovic and Terry Rozier III also chipped in with key plays, showing the depth the Heat hope to bring into the 2024-25 NBA season.
With preseason energy high and key players delivering, both fans and the Heat roster are heading into the new season with confidence.
