On October 9th , the NBA preseason continued, with the San Antonio Spurs defeating the Miami Heat 112-107. Wen Banyama contributed 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Johnson scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Although Ware scored 29 points and 12 rebounds, he was unable to lead his team to victory.

The Heat took the lead early in the game, outscoring the visitors 17-12 . However, the Spurs quickly adjusted, tying the score thanks to performances from Johnson and Vassell. The first quarter ended with the two teams tied at 33-33 . In the second quarter, Ware was in hot form, scoring 14 points with two three-pointers, briefly giving the Heat the lead. However, the Spurs, driven by Champagnie and Johnson, overtook the opponent, ending the first half with a 61-57 lead.

In the third quarter, the Spurs extended their lead to 13 points. The Heat then chased back with goals from Powell and Harkes, but still trailed 80-86 . In the final quarter, the Heat briefly pulled ahead by four points, but a crucial assist from Wenban Yama and crucial baskets from Barnes and Champagnie sealed the victory, 112-107 .

Heat player statistics

Kyle Wells had 29 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist , 1 steal, and 1 block; Harkes had 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Norman Powell had 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal , and 1 block.

Spurs player statistics

Wen Banyama had 10 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists; Keldon Johnson had 19 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist; Champagni had 15 points, 3 rebounds , 4 assists , 2 steals and 1 block; Vassell had 12 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists and 1 steal.