Las Vegas Lights Ignite as Miami Heat Snag First Summer League Win

On July 14, 2025, Miami’s young core answered the call in Vegas, topping Boston 100–96.

The Miami Heat’s young core leading the charge towards their win.

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Miami Heats Up Vegas, Notches First Summer League Win of 2025

They were 0–2, underdogs coming in, but Miami flipped the script in Vegas. Here’s what went down:

• Strong start & tense swings: Heat jumped out to a 30–21 lead early, lost control in the third, then wrestled it back in crunch time.
• Three-man show: Pelle Larsson exploded with 24 points and 6 assists, Kel’el Ware delivered a 21‑point, 14‑rebound double‑double, and Keshad Johnson chipped in 22, showing two‑way promise.
• Clutch finish: It was 91–87 Boston with under two minutes left, then a 13–5 Miami run sealed it.

This wasn’t just a win. It felt like identity forging — defense, grit, late‑game poise. Vegas nights are electric, but this felt different — like a young team finding its backbone.