FIRST HEAT PRESEASON W 🔥
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Miami Heat opened the 2026-27 preseason with a convincing 129-105 victory over the Toronto Raptors at the Videotron Centre in Québec. The game also marked Giannis Antetokounmpo's debut in a Miami uniform, with the star forward playing 14 minutes and recording 7 assists.
Score by Quarter
| Team |
1Q |
2Q |
3Q |
4Q |
Total |
| Miami Heat |
41 |
35 |
19 |
34 |
129 |
| Toronto Raptors |
23 |
32 |
25 |
25 |
105 |
The Game
Miami took control from the opening quarter, outscoring Toronto 41-23 and immediately establishing a comfortable lead. The Heat were ahead 76-55 at halftime. Toronto managed to respond slightly after the break, but never seriously threatened to turn the game around.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes His Heat Debut
| Player |
MIN |
PTS |
REB |
AST |
FG |
TO |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo |
14 |
9 |
4 |
7 |
3/3 |
2 |
Giannis was extremely efficient during his first minutes as a Heat player. He finished with 9 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists while making all three of his field-goal attempts. His ability to draw defenders and create opportunities for his teammates was one of the most interesting aspects of his debut.
Miami Heat — Top Performers
| Player |
MIN |
PTS |
REB |
AST |
FG |
3P |
+/- |
| Andrew Wiggins |
20 |
17 |
3 |
1 |
6/8 |
3/5 |
+18 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. |
18 |
16 |
2 |
1 |
4/6 |
3/4 |
+20 |
| Nikola Jović |
18 |
13 |
5 |
2 |
4/7 |
2/3 |
+19 |
| Pelle Larsson |
18 |
12 |
4 |
3 |
5/6 |
0/0 |
+17 |
| Bam Adebayo |
22 |
11 |
7 |
3 |
4/9 |
1/4 |
+16 |
Toronto Raptors — Top Performers
| Player |
MIN |
PTS |
REB |
AST |
FG |
+/- |
| RJ Barrett |
20 |
18 |
5 |
2 |
6/10 |
-12 |
| Scottie Barnes |
22 |
15 |
6 |
4 |
6/11 |
-15 |
| Jakob Poeltl |
18 |
10 |
5 |
2 |
4/6 |
-8 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles |
17 |
9 |
6 |
1 |
4/7 |
-11 |
| Nimari Burnett |
19 |
8 |
3 |
4 |
3/8 |
-16 |
Team Performance
| Statistic |
Miami Heat |
Toronto Raptors |
| Points |
129 |
105 |
| FG% |
54.0% |
44.0% |
| Three-Pointers |
17 |
9 |
| 3P% |
42.5% |
28.1% |
| Rebounds |
49 |
43 |
| Assists |
31 |
25 |
| Turnovers |
12 |
11 |
Key Takeaways
- Fast start: Miami dominated the opening quarter 41-23.
- Strong first half: The Heat took a 21-point lead into halftime.
- Offensive efficiency: Miami shot significantly better both from the field and from three-point range.
- Giannis as a playmaker: His 7 assists in just 14 minutes were one of the biggest talking points of the game.
- Outside shooting: Wiggins and Hardaway Jr. provided a major threat from beyond the arc.
- Toronto's response: The Raptors won the third quarter 25-19, but the deficit was already too large.
Conclusion
Although it was only a preseason game, Miami made a strong first impression. Giannis immediately showed his ability to influence the offense, while Wiggins, Hardaway Jr. and Jović provided valuable scoring from the perimeter. Toronto had positive moments through Barrett and Barnes, but the slow start ultimately proved too costly.