In a disheartening 146-114 defeat at FedExForum, the Memphis Grizzlies fell to a surging Miami Heat squad on Friday night, dropping to 1-1 in the young season. Jaren Jackson Jr. paced Memphis with 19 points, while rookie Cedric Coward had 16. Santi Aldama added 13, but the team struggled from deep (28.9% on threes) and couldn't stem Miami's explosive first-half surge.
Bam Adebayo dominated with 24 points for the Heat, their first win amid off-court turmoil involving Terry Rozier's suspension. Nikola Jovic (20 pts) and Kel'el Ware (19 pts) fueled the rout, with Jaime Jaquez Jr. nearly notching a triple-double (17 pts, 10 reb, 6 ast).
Next up Saturday night: Memphis hosts Indiana next, seeking redemption.