NBA preseason: Miami cruise, Pistons and Bulls win big
The other six results from the night of 14 to 15 October, with the score and the key points from each preseason game.
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Miami scored 144 points, while Detroit and Chicago won comfortably: here are the key points from the other six preseason games played on the night of 14 to 15 October.
Miami–Brooklyn: 144–128
Giannis Antetokounmpo racked up 20 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists. Miami made the difference after the break, despite 27 points from Michael Porter Jr. for the Nets.
San Antonio–Phoenix: 123–103
Victor Wembanyama posted 19 points and 4 blocks. The Spurs took control by winning the second quarter 38–26; Phoenix had rested several key players, including Devin Booker.
New Orleans–Dallas: 101–97
The Pelicans held off a Dallas comeback, with the Mavericks winning the final quarter 34–26. Jeremiah Fears finished with 16 points and 5 assists for New Orleans.
Chicago–Milwaukee: 125–104
Chicago already led 62–39 at the break. Matas Buzelis scored 19 points, hitting five three-pointers from seven attempts; Kam Jones scored 23 points for Milwaukee.
Detroit–Minnesota: 128–106
Jalen Duren powered Detroit with 24 points on eight-of-nine shooting. Trailing after the first quarter, the Pistons regained the lead before the break; Anthony Edwards scored 20 points for Minnesota.
Clippers–Denver: 122–110
The Clippers pulled clear in the third quarter, winning it 38–26. Rui Hachimura scored 16 points; for Denver, Trevon Brazile was the game's top scorer with 22 points.
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