"The Memphis Grizzlies downed the Miami Heat 141-125 inside Kaseya Center Friday night to cap off the 2025-26 preseason. The Miami Heat went winless in six preseason games, the first time that has happened since 2007-08, when the franchise won 15 games and earned the No. 2 overall pick (which turned into Michael Beasley). Preseason results are largely meaningless, but the Heat's defense left plenty to be desired."
"The Grizzlies shot 52.9 percent from the floor and 51.3 percent from 3-point range, canning 20 threes. Jaylen Wells led the way with 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting (3-5 3PT), with Javon Small adding 16 points and five assists in 21 minutes. Jaren Jackson Jr. had 16 points; GG Jackson had 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting (all in the final quarter)."
"The bright side was they got their best preseason performances from Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell, who scored 23 points apiece. Adebayo added eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in 26 minutes, knocking down nine of his 17 field goal attempts. Powell shot 8-of-13 from the floor and 3-of-6 from distance, leading the team in assists with six."
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Miami Heat 141-125, completing the preseason and handing Miami a 0-6 record. Miami went winless in six preseason games for the first time since 2007-08. The Grizzlies shot 52.9 percent overall and 51.3 percent from three, making 20 threes, while Memphis reserves capitalized after three quarters. Jaylen Wells scored 21 on 7-of-10 shooting; Javon Small added 16 and five assists; Jaren Jackson Jr. had 16. Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each scored 23 for Miami, with Adebayo adding eight rebounds and four assists. Miami's defense and bench production remained major concerns. The Heat open the regular season Oct. 22 at Orlando.
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