The Heat Are Taking SHAPE! Giannis, Bam & What We Learned vs Pelicans

The Miami Heat are 2–0 in the preseason, and Giannis Antetokounmpo is already giving Heat fans plenty of reasons to be excited!

On today's Battered Heat Fans, we're breaking down Miami's 128–118 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, including Giannis' 18-point performance, Andrew Wiggins' efficient night, Davion Mitchell's playmaking and the Heat's explosive offense.

Miami recorded 36 assists, forced 22 turnovers and scored 73 points in the first half. But are these performances a sign of a championship contender, or should we be cautious about preseason results?

We're also discussing the latest roster news involving Dennis Smith Jr., Tre Donaldson's impressive start, Bam Adebayo's fit alongside Giannis and whether the Heat still need another perimeter creator.

Plus, we'll react to Bill Simmons reconsidering his opinion of Miami, examine the team's late-game offensive concerns and preview Saturday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Let us know in the comments: How many games will the Miami Heat win this season?

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