The Miami Heat closed out their preseason with a 114-109 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, ending with a 4-1 record. With most of their rotation players resting ahead of the regular season opener against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, the Heat showcased a mix of draft picks and young players. Despite a compacted preseason schedule due to a postponed game, the team showed progress in the right direction according to coach Erik Spoelstra. Standout performances came from Josh Christopher and Ke’lel Ware, leading the team to victory.
The Heat faced a looming deadline to trim their roster, with players like Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Tyler Herro set to lead the charge in the regular season. Spoelstra emphasized the importance of player development through the team’s G League program, with some players expected to move between the NBA roster and the G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. The Heat’s G League affiliate made a trade with the San Antonio Spurs’ affiliate ahead of the cutdown deadline, acquiring Jamorko Pickett and Sir’Jabari Rice.
Friday night’s game marked the last broadcast on Bally Sports Sun, which will now be known as FanDuel Sports Network Sun in a rebranding effort. The Heat’s next game against the Orlando Magic will kick off their 37th season, as the team aims to continue their progress and build on their preseason success.
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