Overview

• Powell scored 18 points in 16 first-half minutes before sitting the rest in a 103-93 defeat to Milwaukee at Kaseya Center.
• Head coach Erik Spoelstra highlighted Powell’s ability to play in multiple styles and said he loves the veteran’s versatility.
• Herro is expected to miss roughly the first month after ankle surgery, positioning Powell as a primary scoring option to open the season.
• Spoelstra again started Nikola Jovic alongside Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Powell, and said Jovic’s role is unrelated to Herro’s absence.
• Rookie Kel’el Ware delivered 18 points and 13 rebounds off the bench as Miami pushed pace and tested rotations with several guards still out, including Terry Rozier, Davion Mitchell and Pelle Larsson.