‘That Larry is really ours’- Fans erupt as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat crush Raptors 129-105
Miami Heat fans are expressing high enthusiasm following a 129-105 preseason victory over the Toronto Raptors, featuring a strong performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. The game marked the debut of a new-look rotation that has generated significant optimism for the upcoming season.
Why it matters
This reflects the intense fan culture surrounding professional sports and the impact of high-profile player acquisitions on team morale.
Miami Heat fans wasted little time celebrating after Giannis Antetokounmpo helped lead their new-look side to a 129-105 preseason victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Antetokounmpo scored nine points in just 14 minutes, shooting a perfect 3-of-3 from the field while adding four rebounds and seven assists as Miami made a fast start in Quebec City.
The Heat built a 21-point lead by half-time, scoring 76 points while shooting 53.7 per cent from the field and 47.8 per cent from three. Bam Adebayo added 10 points and six rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins had 12 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. finished with 14.
The result was only a preseason opener, but that did little to dampen the excitement among Miami supporters.
One fan summed up the mood with: "That Larry is really ours".
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