Heat falls to 1-3 in Vegas after summer league loss to Pistons. How Jakucionis and others fared
Briefly

The Miami Heat's summer league team continues to compete in Las Vegas after winning the championship last year. Rookie Kasparas Jakucionis has taken a leading role due to the absence of key players like Keshad Johnson, Pelle Larsson, and Kel'el Ware. In a loss to the Detroit Pistons, Jakucionis recorded 15 points and multiple turnovers. Center Vlad Goldin added six points. The altered lineup reflects the challenges faced with missing personnel.
Kasparas Jakucionis, the Heat's rookie, had a mixed performance in a 108-88 loss against the Detroit Pistons, finishing with 15 points and multiple turnovers.
Despite missing key players, Miami's summer league team featured Jakucionis and others, with Jakucionis leading the team in scoring during the challenging loss.
Vlad Goldin, on a two-way contract, made a contribution scoring six points, showing the versatility of Miami's roster despite challenges in Las Vegas.
Keshad Johnson, Pelle Larsson, and Kel'el Ware were absent from the lineup, leading to changes in player roles for the Miami Heat in summer league.
Read at Miami Herald
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