The Heat defeated the Rockets, 118-110. Max Strus recorded 24 points (5-10 3pt FG) and four rebounds for the Heat, while Nikola Jovic added 15 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in the victory. Jalen Green (25 points, four rebounds, five assists) and Kevin Porter Jr. (21 points, seven rebounds, six assists) combined for 46 points for the Rockets in the losing effort. The Heat improve to 3-1 in the NBA Preseason, while the Rockets fall to 2-1.