Overview
- Miami fell 112-107 to the Spurs at Kaseya Center, dropping to 0-3 in the preseason.
- Erik Spoelstra said before tipoff that “everybody on our roster” is in a developmental year.
- Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis returned from a wrist sprain and posted 8 points and 10 assists in his preseason debut, prompting Spoelstra to call his impact “jet fuel.”
- Kel’el Ware delivered a bounceback performance with 29 points and 12 rebounds, including 3-of-6 from three.
- Pelle Larsson was available after a quad contusion as Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, Terry Rozier and Simone Fontecchio remained out, creating extended opportunities for younger players.