"Miami had chances to capitalize after a 17-1 run rewarded them with an 89-88 lead midway through the fourth quarter. But a late 16-5 Spurs surge - led by Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and Harrison Barnes - all but put the game out of reach. The story was the Heat's inability to secure long rebounds and close possessions. San Antonio scored six second-chance points - both resulting in made 3-pointers from Devin Vassell and Barnes - over the final 5:30, the difference in the game."
"Victor Wembanyama led the way with 28 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks. The 7-foot-5 superstar repeatedly deterred shots around the rim and made Heat slasher second-guess about challenging him. He was excellent, even though he didn't do a good job puncturing the Heat zone they deployed in the second half. It was a hard-fought game for the Heat that was within grasp. They now travel for two straight in Los Angeles, beginning with the Lakers Sunday evening."
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 107-101 to start 5-0 for the first time in franchise history. A late 16-5 Spurs run erased Miami's 89-88 lead and secured the victory. San Antonio outscored Miami with six second-chance points late, including made 3-pointers by Devin Vassell and Harrison Barnes. Heavy ball pressure from Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle forced Miami into halfcourt offense and curtailed its early-season tempo. Victor Wembanyama posted 28 points, 18 rebounds, six assists and five blocks. Bam Adebayo led Miami with 31 points as the Heat struggled to secure long rebounds and close possessions.
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