Overview
- The Heat posted a franchise-record 86 points in the first half and built a record 39-point halftime lead in Memphis.
- Bam Adebayo led with 24 points after an 18-point first quarter that included four made 3-pointers.
- Erik Spoelstra started Kel'el Ware next to Adebayo, shifting Nikola Jovic to the bench to anchor the second unit.
- Eight Miami players reached double figures and the bench contributed 76 points in a balanced scoring display.
- Simone Fontecchio drilled his first four 3s during a 14-point first-half surge as Miami moved to 1-1 with the Knicks visiting Sunday.