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Mikel Brown Jr. makes a strong debut, but Nets fall to Heat 144-128 in preseason finale

The Miami Heat just hosted the Brooklyn Nets for a final dress rehearsal before the 2026-27 season. For Mikel Brown Jr., it was also his first. After sitting out his team’s first three preseason contests with a rolled ankle, MBJ…

By Collin Helwig · Nets Daily

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:23 AM

Key Things to Know

Mikel Brown Jr. scored 15 points in his preseason debut as the Nets lost 144-128 to the Heat.
Michael Porter Jr. paced Brooklyn with a team-high 27 points.
Brown Jr. returned from a rolled ankle to shoot 4-of-7 from the field with zero turnovers.

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The Brooklyn Nets concluded their 2026 preseason with a 144-128 defeat against the Miami Heat in South Beach. Top draft pick Mikel Brown Jr. made his preseason debut after recovering from a rolled left ankle, finishing with 15 points, two assists, and two steals off the bench without committing any turnovers.

Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 27 points, while Egor Demin contributed 17 points and Julius Randle added 15. Brooklyn will open the regular season at home against the Charlotte Hornets on October 21.

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