NBA: Miami cruise, Detroit and Chicago win big

Miami scored 144 points, while Detroit and Chicago won comfortably: here are the key details 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 scored 19 points and added 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 Dallas 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 led Detroit with 24 points, making eight of nine shots from the field. Trailing after the first quarter, the Pistons retook 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.

SNA contribution

Sources

• ESPN, final box scores and statistics for 14 October 2026 in the United States, accessed on 15 October: Miami–Brooklyn, San Antonio–Phoenix, New Orleans–Dallas, Chicago–Milwaukee, Detroit–Minnesota, Clippers–Denver.
• Collin Helwig, NetsDaily, 15 October: Miami–Brooklyn.
• Dylan Kane, Arizona Sports, 14 October: San Antonio–Phoenix.
• SNA, records of completed games accessed on 15 October 2026.