The Miami Heat are off to a cold start to the 2023-24 season after Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets brought their record to 1-4.
Got 48 hours to regroup. pic.twitter.com/7XCGhHMO4K
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 2, 2023
The Heat are on a 4-game losing streak after the Nets managed to come back from a 15-point shortage in the second half. This is their worst start to a season since 2007, when they lost their first five games.
A classic Jimmy steal & slam.
We trail 101-97 with 3:19 left. pic.twitter.com/qCw5Q7kge0
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 2, 2023
Miami was up by 16 points in the first half before the Nets were able to outscore them. Brooklyn guard Armoni Brooks played for 16 minutes. During this, the Nets outscored Miami 55-25 and Brooks dropped 17 points.
Heat Vs. Wizards
Miami’s next opponent, the Washington Wizards, are not looking much better. The Wizards are 1-3 after a loss to the 3-2 Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Washington beat the Heat 114-108 in their last matchup in April.
Injury Report
Miami
Power forward Kevin Love is listed as day-to-day due to a left shoulder injury. He did not play against the Nets.
Small forward Caleb Martin is day-to-day because of a knee injury. He has not played since the season opener.
Washington
Center Daniel Gafford is day-to day with a left ankle sprain. He did not play on Wednesday.
The tip for the two lowest teams in the Eastern Conference is set at 8 on Friday night in Miami.