Heat – Pelicans 128-118
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 18 in Heat preseason win
18 MIN
18 PTS
4 REB
4 AST
1 STL
2 TOV
8/13 FG
0/0 3P
2/5 FT
+0 +/-
The Miami Heat defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 in a preseason exhibition game. Preseason results do not affect the teams’ official records or standings.
Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 18 points on 8 of 13 shooting from the field and 2 of 5 from the free-throw line. He added four rebounds, split evenly between offense and defense, four assists, one steal, two turnovers and two personal fouls during his 18 minutes on the court.
His plus-minus was recorded as +0, indicating that the team’s scoring margin was unchanged while he was on the floor. The stat line reflects a solid scoring effort and balanced involvement in other aspects of the game as the Heat secured the victory.