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The Heat wants to establish continuity this preseason. Can it happen despite injuries?

For Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, when it comes to preseason basketball, throw the records out.

Miami’s 0-2 start to the six-game exhibition slate means very little to the coach.

His priority as Miami heads into Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards and the final four games overall: Establish a level of continuity among the roster and find the team’s identity on both offense and defense.

“We’re not trying to win a ton here,” Spoelstra said of the preseason. “Just get guys on the same page, get some of our guys who have been out healthy and get them out there.