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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Fouls out in 25 minutes
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Antetokounmpo logged 14 points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Hornets.
After racking up 71 points on 62.2 percent shooting through the first two games of the season, Antetokounmpo had an off-night Saturday and fouled out of the game with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. He struggled with some tough defense from Naz Reid, but he should be able to bounce back Monday with a more favorable matchup against the Mavericks.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Another 30-plus-point effort in defeat
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Antetokounmpo posted 36 points (15-26 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Friday's 128-111 loss to the Pistons.
The Heat suffered another double-digit loss in their second game of the regular season, though Antetokounmpo dominated. The two-time MVP led all players in scoring, dropping 35-plus points for a second straight game. Additionally, the superstar delivered a much more well-rounded effort than he did in the regular-season opener, as he grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds while tying for the team lead in assists and steals Friday.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Drops 35 points in loss
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Antetokounmpo closed Wednesday's 131-106 loss to the Timberwolves with 35 points (13-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-14 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes.
Antetokounmpo enjoyed an efficient night from two-point range in his regular-season debut with the Heat, finishing with a team-high 35 points. He was also second on the Heat in rebounds. However, the superstar forward missed five free throws and didn't offer much on the defensive end while chipping in only one assist.
Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Timberwolves.
After sitting out Friday's preseason finale, Antetokounmpo is gearing up for his regular-season debut with Miami. Over three preseason appearances in 2026, the superstar forward averaged 15.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.7 combined steals-plus-blocks in 18.6 minutes per showing.
Antetokounmpo (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Magic, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
The superstar forward will sit out Miami's preseason finale, joining Bam Adebayo (groin) on the inactive list. Antetokounmpo figures to be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against Minnesota.
Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Just misses triple-double Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo ended with 20 points (8-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-9 FT), 15 rebounds, nine assists, one steal and three blocks across 24 minutes in Wednesday's 144-128 preseason win over the Nets.
Antetokounmpo appeared in his third preseason game for the Heat, and it was easily his best. Free throw shooting was an issue, and he also had trouble taking care of the ball. However, the multi-time All-Star had a fantastic showing overall, finishing one assist short of a triple-double. The Heat have one exhibition remaining before beginning the regular season against Minnesota on Oct. 21, though it wouldn't be surprising if Antetokounmpo didn't suit up for the preseason finale.
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Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: In line to play Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (rest) is in line to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets, Will Manso of Local 10 Miami reports.
Miami wants to give most of its usual players some reps Wednesday. The superstar forward figures to handle some playing time in the first half.
Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play vs. Minnesota
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Antetokounmpo (rest) won't be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo is one of several projected starters who won't be available for this preseason matchup. This is likely a rest-related move in order to have Antetokounmpo available for the regular-season opener on Oct. 21 against the Timberwolves, especially since he was limited to just 36 regular-season games with the Bucks in the 2025-26 regular season. His next chance to play will come against Brooklyn on Wednesday.
Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo: Enjoys efficient night
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Antetokounmpo totaled 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Thursday's 128-118 preseason win over the Pelicans.
Antetokounmpo turned in another strong performance in the preseason, as he was able to score at will in the first half and also found other ways to contribute. He's now put up 27 total points over his first two exhibitions and appears to be meshing well with his new squad.
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