The Heat (1-0) were led by Pelle Larsson, who provided 18 points and three rebounds. Erik Stevenson led the bench with 16 points, five rebounds and three assists. Kel’el Ware collected 14 points, seven rebounds, two steals and three blocks.

Ke’lel Ware, the 2024 first-round pick out of Indiana, filled the box score with 14 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots in 27 minutes

A mid an underwhelming Miami Heat offseason that hasn't yet included much roster change for a team that was swept out of the first round of the playoffs last season, the potential of first-round pick Kasparas Jakucionis is one source of hope that better days could be ahead.