On Friday evening, the Miami Heat played their final game of the preseason when they visited the Grizzlies in Memphis. The Heat won by a score of 114-109 to finish the preseason with a 4-1 record in five games.

The Memphis Grizzlies had a promising run during the 2024/25 preseason, amassing a 3-2 record. They did this despite not having most of their star players during the five-game slate, as some players have become standout prospects for Coach Taylor Jenkins.

The Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies will close out their 2024-25 preseason campaigns with a showdown at the FedExForum Arena this Friday. This matchup marks their first meeting since the NBA Summer League final on July 23, where the Heat edged out the Grizzlies with a 120-118 overtime victory.