What happened: The 7 p.m. ET game on NBA TV gives both clubs their first exhibition run of the 2026-27 preseason. Québec City has been on Toronto's fall schedule for months, with Miami booked as the opponent for the neutral-site opener.

Why it matters: For Toronto, the neutral-site opener extends its preseason tour across Canada before the regular season begins. Miami starts camp play days after adding Lester Quiñones, Dennis Smith Jr. and Ian Schieffelin as it sorts through depth ahead of 2026-27.

What to watch: Watch the first rotation patterns Friday night and how quickly Miami uses its recent camp additions. Toronto's backcourt handling also bears watching after Jamal Shead's extension this week.