Miami led just 69-66 at halftime after Brooklyn clawed back from an early deficit — the Nets' biggest lead of the night was only 1 point.
Michael Porter Jr. led everyone with 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting, including 4-of-8 from three, for Brooklyn. 7 minutes.
8% from the field and dominated the interior, outscoring the Nets in the paint 62-38 and in fast-break points 20-6. The Heat also out-rebounded Brooklyn 61-47 and got 69 points from their bench compared to Brooklyn's 58.
20 points, 15 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 blocks on 8-of-10 shooting in under 24 minutes.
The Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 144-128 at Kaseya Center behind a 62-38 paint advantage and a 69-58 edge off the bench. Both teams are 0-0 in this preseason exhibition, so the result carries…