Miami Heat vs New Orleans Pelicans
Preseason
98
1-0
86
0-1
Game Leaders
Team Stats
46% (36-78)
Field Goal %
43% (31-72)
44% (14-32)
Three Point %
33% (5-15)
71% (12-17)
Free Throw %
68% (19-28)
19
Turnovers
18
42
Rebounds
42
12
Largest Lead
8
Game Information
Louisville, KY
Referee:Zach Zarba
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Eddie F. Rush
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 36-78 | 31-72 |
| Field Goal % | 46 | 43 |
| 3PT | 14-32 | 5-15 |
| Three Point % | 44 | 33 |
| FT | 12-17 | 19-28 |
| Free Throw % | 71 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 42 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 10 | 10 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 32 | 32 |
| Assists | 19 | 18 |
| Steals | 6 | 11 |
| Blocks | 6 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 19 | 18 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 23 | 21 |
| Fast Break Points | 12 | 18 |
| Points in Paint | 36 | 36 |
| Fouls | 25 | 17 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 12 | 8 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
| Orlando | 45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
| Miami | 43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
| Washington | 17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
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