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MIAGiannis AntetokounmpoGameplan𝕏 Beat4h

Giannis was more forceful and assertive going downhill against a slightly different coverage.

“Well, you could feel more of his force, you know, tonight. I think he could sense that it was a slightly different coverage and night to night it could be that. That's what the great players, you know, require when you're scouting against them. Usually it's something different or different little nuanced schemes and scouting reports. But he was definitely assertive, getting to his spots, quickly, you know, downhill. You know, so that's more of what we're expecting, you know, than, you know, making plays to wide open shooters time and time again.”

MIAGameplan𝕏 Beat10h

Regulars get some first half run tonight and developmental players handle most of the second half.

“plan for tonight's exhibition is similar to the one used in the preseason opener. Expect regulars to play some in the first half, and then mostly young/developmental players in the second half.”

MIAGiannis AntetokounmpoGameplan𝕏 Beat1d

Miami still wants to play at pace and chase space even with Giannis aboard.

“Heat seek to play at pace and 'chase space' even with addition of Giannis”

MIAGiannis AntetokounmpoGameplan𝕏 Beat3d

Last year's actions still make sense for Giannis and the incoming players alike.

“There are things that we did last year that make a lot of sense for Giannis, but also all the guys coming in.”

MIAKlay ThompsonGameplan𝕏 Beat3d

Klay's defender would have followed him outside had he run to the perimeter.

“If Klay would have run outside, his defender would have been out there with him.”