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Jović and Heat Win Again; Wizards Edge Knicks Without Vukčević

The Miami Heat secured their second preseason victory with a 128-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Giannis Antetokounmpo starred, while Serbian forward Nikola Jović logged the team's most minutes.
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Following their victory over Toronto, the Miami Heat picked up another preseason win against New Orleans.

In an entertaining clash, the Heat regained control down the stretch to pull away for a double-digit victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting, adding four rebounds and four assists. Andrew Wiggins chipped in with 13 points, while Bobby Portis and Tim Hardaway added 11 apiece.

Nikola Jović led Miami in playing time, spending 20 minutes and 49 seconds on the floor.

He finished with eight points (3-of-8 from the field, 2-of-5 from deep), alongside four rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks.

For New Orleans, Jordan Poole posted a team-high 14 points, Saddiq Bey had 12, while Trey Murphy, Yves Missi, and Jeremiah Fears each contributed 11 points.

The Washington Wizards edged the New York Knicks 111-109.

In front of an electric crowd at Madison Square Garden, the Wizards held off a late rally from the hosts to notch their first win of the preseason.

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Anthony Davis led Washington with 16 points and seven rebounds, Trae Young added 15, while Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie chipped in with 12 points each.

Serbian big man Tristan Vukčević did not suit up due to a coach's decision, following a left hip injury sustained in early October.

For the Knicks, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, and Landry Shamet scored 13 points each, while OG Anunoby chipped in 10.

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