Overview
- San Antonio beat Miami 107-101 to clinch a 5-0 opening, the best season start in franchise history.
- Bam Adebayo delivered 31 points and 10 rebounds, repeatedly testing the 21-year-old centerpiece.
- Heat defenders used heavy physicality, yet Wembanyama hit a late three, authored a key block, and finished a close-range basket to close it out.
- Coach Mitch Johnson cited improved second-half defense as the Spurs recovered after a 17-1 Miami surge early in the fourth quarter.
- Stephon Castle added 21 points and 8 assists, and rookie Dylan Harper scored 13, reinforcing a young roster still rounding into form.