Antetokounmpo one assist shy of a triple-double in Miami Heat preseason win

In NBA preseason games, played in the North American professional basketball league, Greek player Giannis Antetokounmpo came within one assist of a triple-double in the starting lineup of his new team, the Miami Heat. Miami beat the Brooklyn Nets 144:128.

Antetokounmpo played 24 minutes and scored 20 points. He made 8 of 8 two-point attempts and 4 of 9 free throws, while missing both of his three-point tries. He also grabbed 15 rebounds, handed out nine assists, blocked three shots and committed four turnovers.

The Heat's starting five alongside him was Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson, Nick Richards and Davion Mitchell. Bam Adebayo did not play because of groin discomfort.

Other preseason games

The Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 114:93 at home. Jayson Tatum scored 19 points, hitting 3 of 8 from three-point range. He played 29 minutes, and no other Celtics player spent more time on the court.

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Phoenix Suns 123:103 at home. Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points, making 9 of 11 two-point attempts. Head coach Mitch Johnson used a lineup with three guards: De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle. Fox was playing his first preseason game.

The three had shared the court for only 69 minutes last season, including 25 minutes in the Finals against the New York Knicks. Johnson cautioned that building their chemistry would take time. The start was uneven, but over 11 minutes together in the first half the trio scored 19 points, with the team at +10 during that stretch.