Heat vs. Nets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Miami Heat (0-1) play against the Brooklyn Nets (1-1) at Barclays Center Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Thursday October 6, 2022 Miami Heat 25, Brooklyn Nets 18 (End Q1) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Brooklyn Nets @ BrooklynNets Spin cycle @Edmond …

The Miami Heat (0-1) play against the Brooklyn Nets (1-1) at Barclays Center

Game Time: 7:30 PM EDT on Thursday October 6, 2022

Miami Heat 25, Brooklyn Nets 18 (End Q1)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons turned the ball over 3 times and recorded 0 assists in 10 minutes of play in the first quarter. The Heat are anticipating a pass — because Simmons doesn’t look to score — are denying heavy and playing the passing lanes.
Q1: MIA 25, BKN 18 – 8:08 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Heat 25, Nets 18. Kyle Lowry with seven points on three shots. Bam Adebayo with five points on five shots. Jimmy Butler with two points on four shots in his preseason debut. – 8:08 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat 25, Nets 18 after one. Lowry with seven points for the Heat. – 8:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Heat lead the Nets 25-18 at the end of the first quarter. Kevin Durant with five points. Nets shooting just 2-for-10 from 3. – 8:07 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Some nice early minutes for Nikola Jovic. That length matters. – 8:07 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Nice finish in transition by Nikola Jovic. He’s definitely had some intriguing moments this week. – 8:07 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
All-LSU backcourt for the Nets right now with Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons. Somewhere @TyBatiste is smiling. – 8:04 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
That’s back-to-back turnovers for Simmons when the Heat play the passing lanes – 8:04 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons doesn’t look to score, and that’s going to take some adjusting to for this team. – 8:03 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Markieff Morris draws a charge. Didn’t put the hard hat on. Will ask about the status of the Blue Collar Boys Club. – 8:03 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Here was our latest episode of @5OTF_ earlier today featuring Haywood Highsmith
Perfect timing
In this, I asked him about wanting to guard team’s best players
He made it clear that’s what he’s about
We’re seeing exactly that so far
@5ReasonsSports
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fiv…8:02 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Highsmith heads to the bench with three fouls, but he had four assists in his first stint of the game. Some nice reads by Highsmith, who is competing for a spot in the Heat’s rotation. – 8:01 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jamal Cain, Nikola Jovic and Duncan Robinson enter as Heat’s first substitutes. – 7:58 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Those relief triples from Lowry will be so crucial for the offense this year
Plus adding in simply attempting the pull-ups – 7:57 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
It ended with a missed layup by Yuta Watanabe but that last Nets possession had some beautiful ball movement. – 7:57 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
KD playfully arguing with an official who fell for Bam Adebayo’s flop – 7:55 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Markieff Morris enters in Nets’ first substitutions. – 7:54 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
whole lotta athleticism in this clip pic.twitter.com/w3RKEvk0LD7:54 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
I like Miami telling Haywood Highsmith “go guard KD”
They love testing guys
He’s competing
(Clearly you can’t stop him) – 7:53 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Nice bounce pass from Haywood Highsmith to the cutting Max Strus for an and-1 layup. – 7:52 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills and Markieff Morris are Nash’s first two subs tonight. – 7:51 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Simmons just missed a short runner near the rim off a nice pass from KD. As the Nets went back to the bench KD gave him a high five and a pat on the head. Nets doing everything they can on and off the floor to keep Simmons’ offensive confidence up early in camp. – 7:49 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nets need this type of activity to get their offense in rhythm. Totally different game when you aren’t inbounding the ball nearly every possession forcing halfcourt offense.
Ben is crucial in this area specifically
pic.twitter.com/cFaovCglPs7:49 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets have taken a 12-6 lead over the Heat at the first timeout at the 6:59 mark of the first quarter. Nets are night-and-day more locked in defensively than they were against the Sixers.
Part of that is attributed to Royce/Kess starting with Irving/Harris OUT. – 7:48 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Easy Money to get the scoring started pic.twitter.com/nY6S4meNQg7:45 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
In transition, Ben Simmons rocketed a one-handed pass to Kevin Durant, who just missed a decent look at a 3. Didn’t drop but a glimpse of how fun the Nets offense can be when they hit their stride. – 7:45 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Nets have a “10” on their court for their 10 seasons in Brooklyn. Heat playing with a 35 on their court at FTX Arena for their 35th NBA anniversary. – 7:45 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Bam Adebayo again seeing early doubles in the post tonight. – 7:42 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets hit first three shots, out to a quick 7-2 lead. – 7:42 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kevin Durant. Still very good. – 7:41 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
First defensive possession, Bam switches onto Durant, Durant buries a deep jumper. Haywood started out defensively on Durant. – 7:41 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
KD hit a 3 in Bam Adebayo’s face then pat him on the back – 7:41 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Greetings from Barclays for the first time since April. Nets-Heat tip shortly in BK’s second preseason game. No Kyrie, Joe Harris, Seth Curry or T.J. Warren. Let’s see what some of the fringe roster guys show and how much Simmons and Durant play. Updates to come. – 7:39 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
What’s the thinking behind the Heat’s preseason approach with Victor Oladipo, who will miss his second straight preseason game tonight? And more in today’s pregame Heat notebook miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…7:38 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @njdotcom
Nets’ star Kyrie Irving welcomes new baby on eve of NBA season nj.com/nets/2022/10/n…7:33 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Nikola Jovic is my player to watch tonight
Should get a bunch of minutes
Get a better feel for the system, but put the ball in his hands a bit
Let’s get a larger look at his skill set – 7:33 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Erik Spoelstra explained why Ben Simmons is tough to game plan against.
He also talked about PJ Tucker leaving for Philly: “Tuck had a major influence on our team, there’s no denying that.”
More for @NYDNSports: nydailynews.com/sports/basketb…7:26 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat starting Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith and Bam Adebayo tonight. – 7:23 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat starters tonight in Brooklyn: Bam Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith, Jimmy Butler, Max Strus, Kyle Lowry. – 7:23 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
First 5️⃣ on the floor in Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/Ox0Z5UruVh7:23 PM

Jason Jackson @TheJaxShow
The @Miami Heat (pregame show) is on the radio. Live on @560WQAM w/ @Brendan_Tobin & #TommyTighe! Find us on the @Audacy app, HEAT app or ch 895 on @SIRIUSXM! pic.twitter.com/vdDevGYB9w7:00 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tyler Herro also expecting to sit out Friday in Memphis due to knee bruise. – 6:41 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash on whether Ben Simmons and Kevin Durant will play more than the 19 minutes they played in Game 1: “Maybe a little more. We’ll see how it goes. I don’t think we have to continue to keep them under that (20-minute) threshold, but also can play them a little more.” #Nets6:29 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“If we do those things and then just do a little bit better in the half court, then we’ll give ourselves a chance to take a step.” – Coach Clifford
📝@sam_perley6:26 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler looking around tonight at this roster like when he beat Minnesota’s starters in practice a few years back – 6:18 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Dewayne Dedmon (Plantar fasciitis) also out tonight. So Yurtseven and Dedmon both out, which means Orlando Robinson could play extended minutes vs. Nets. – 6:16 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Dewayne Dedmon also out tonight due to planter fasciitis. – 6:15 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jimmy Butler making his preseason debut (sans hair) but no Herro, Caleb, Yurt, Gabe or Oladipo. Against a smaller Nets group, maybe we see Spo tilt things more toward his speed lineups than in the preseason opener. (Could also still play Bam next to Dedmon in spurts.) – 6:09 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler will make his preseason debut tonight. – 6:04 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jimmy Butler will play for the Heat tonight – 6:04 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Tyler Herro (knee contusion), Caleb Martin (right knee tendinitis), Omer Yurtseven (left ankle soreness), Gabe Vincent (injury rehabilitation) and Victor Oladipo (injury rehabilitation) not playing in tonight’s preseason game vs. Nets.
Rest of roster available. – 5:59 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Tyler Herro is out after a knee contusion in Game 1. Caleb Martin is out, Gabe Vincent and Victor Oladipo are also out for the Heat. – 5:59 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Caleb Martin (knee) out for Heat tonight. Yurtseven (ankle) out tonight. – 5:59 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Have Heat learned their Kevin Durant lessons? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…5:54 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier —Heat players simply will not stand for new NBA rule (they can’t; they’re not allowed) sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…5:54 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Heat’s Jimmy Butler says to expect plenty of hair today, gone tomorrow; Tyler Herro out vs. Nets sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…5:53 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Joe Harris (resting ankle) and Kyrie Irving (new baby) are out for tonight’s preseason game. pic.twitter.com/ovsw8HnZ655:53 PM

Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Joe Harris and Kyrie Irving are OUT tonight for the @Brooklyn Nets, per HC Steve Nash.
Nash said they are being cautious with Joe and Kyrie is out because he welcomed a new baby with his wife 2 days ago. – 5:52 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash said Irving – operating on previous little sleep – is trying to get to Barclays Center just to support his teammates. He adds Harris not playing is largely precautionary after the long layoff. #nets5:52 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Steve Nash said Kyrie Irving might be in building tonight. Wife gave birth this week. – 5:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nash says Nets are being cautious with Joe Harris’ ankle after being out for so long with two ankle surgeries. – 5:51 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash jokes Kyrie Irving hasn’t gotten much sleep the past few nights. Said Irving is trying to be in the building tonight to support the team. Adds Harris is more precautionary than anything given his layoff. – 5:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Royce O’Neale and Kessler Edwards will start in place of Joe Harris and Kyrie Irving – 5:51 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says Joe Harris is also out tonight. Royce O’Neale and Kessler Edwards will replace Kyrie and Harris in the starting lineup. – 5:50 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said Kessler Edwards and Royce O’Neale will start in place of Harris and Irving. Said Simmons and Durant will likely play a little more than the 20-ish minutes they did on Monday. – 5:50 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Royce O’Neale and Kessler Edwards start in their spots. #Nets5:50 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Joe Harris and Kyrie Irving not playing tonight vs. Heat, per Steve Nash. But Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons will be available to go. – 5:50 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Steve Nash says Kevin Durant will play tonight. – 5:49 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Kyrie Irving (paternity) and Joe Harris are out. #nets5:49 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said Joe Harris and Kyrie Irving are both out tonight against the Heat. Irving’s wife gave birth on Tuesday. – 5:48 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Joe Harris is OUT tonight. Kyrie Irving is also OUT due to having a newborn baby. – 5:48 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Steve Nash says no Joe Harris and no Kyrie Irving tonight vs. Heat. – 5:48 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Steve Nash says Kyrie Irving will not play tonight vs. Heat. Kyrie and his wife welcomed a baby to the world on Tuesday. – 5:48 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Nice piece from @Israel Gutierrez about Udonis Haslem’s enduring value to the Heat. AK
espn.com/nba/story/_/id…5:35 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
OFFICIAL: The @greensboroswarm has extended its lease with the @Gbocoliseum and entered into a naming rights partnership with @novanthealth for what will now be known as the Novant Health Fieldhouse at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. – 5:19 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Ahead of Heat-Nets on ESPN, @McNuttMonica joins NBA Today and explains why we should be keeping an eye on Victor Oladipo. pic.twitter.com/KJ2K2N4Us34:44 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
What’s the thinking behind the Heat’s preseason approach with Victor Oladipo, who will miss his second straight preseason game tonight? Erik Spoelstra and Oladipo explain miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Tyler Herro out tonight vs. Nets, Jimmy Butler talks hair and more – 4:40 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
“You watch him with the ball he looks like KD, you watch him block shots he looks a little bit like me.”
-Rudy Gobert on Wembanyama, while noting that there’s really nobody you can compare him to – 4:24 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Everyone wants Victor Wembanyama to play like Kevin Durant. But that’s hard! @David Thorpe has a different idea: Rudy Gobert on defense, and Duncan Robinson on offense. BRING IT IN https://t.co/a2rLKEiENc pic.twitter.com/yRxGYP5ERQ3:04 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Miami, Milwaukee have their eyes on Jae Crowder nba.nbcsports.com/2022/10/06/mia…2:53 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: What’s the thinking behind the Heat’s preseason approach with Victor Oladipo, who will miss his second straight preseason game tonight? Erik Spoelstra and Oladipo explain miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Tyler Herro out tonight vs. Nets, Jimmy Butler talks hair and more – 1:32 PM