The NBA regular season is set to begin on October 21, but fans got an early glimpse of action with the first preseason game held the day before. In Quebec, the Toronto Raptors faced off against the Miami Heat, marking the debut of Giannis Antetokounmpo for Miami.
The Greek forward started for the Heat and delivered an impressive performance in just 14 minutes on the court, contributing 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. Following the game, Miami’s head coach Erik Spoelstra praised Antetokounmpo’s impact, likening his influence to that of the legendary Magic Johnson.
Led by the starting lineup featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, Miami dominated the first quarter, outscoring Toronto 41-23. The Heat maintained their momentum throughout, ultimately securing a convincing 129-104 victory.
Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard remains sidelined for Toronto as he continues his recovery and conditioning ahead of the regular season.
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