Miami Takes on Detroit in Conference Matchup
Detroit led wire to wire and shot 52.8% from the field as Miami fell to 0-2 for the eighth time in franchise history.
- On Friday, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat 128-111 in a wire-to-wire Eastern Conference matchup, improving to 2-0 on the young NBA season.
- John Collins scored 23 points to lead Detroit, with the Pistons spearheading a 47.4% effort from beyond the arc to build an early offensive surge.
- Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo recording 36 points and 12 rebounds for Miami, the Heat remain 0-2 this season, a rare occurrence in their 39-year history.
- Detroit's victory came at a cost; Ausar Thompson exited in the third quarter following an awkward fall, and Jalen Duren played only 10 minutes before leaving with a right thigh issue.
- The Pistons continue their road trip on Sunday, visiting LeBron James and Philadelphia, while Miami travels to face Charlotte on Saturday.
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Pistons roll past Heat 128-111, adding to Miami’s season-opening woes on defensive end - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI (AP) — John Collins scored 23 points, Paul Reed added 19 off the bench and the Detroit Pistons added to Miami’s season-opening defensive misery...
Pistons jump out to big lead, hand Heat second straight loss
Pistons roll past Heat 128-111, adding to Miami’s season-opening woes on defensive end
MIAMI (AP) — John Collins scored 23 points, Paul Reed added 19 off the bench and the Detroit Pistons added to Miami's season-opening defensive misery by beating the Heat 128-111 on Friday night.
Pistons roll past Heat 128-111, adding to Miami's season-opening woes on defensive end
MIAMI (AP) — John Collins scored 23 points, Paul Reed added 19 off the bench and the Detroit Pistons added to Miami's season-opening defensive misery by beating the Heat 128-111 on Friday night.
Pistons roll past Heat 128-111, adding to Miami's woes on defense
MIAMI — John Collins scored 23 points, Paul Reed added 19 off the bench and the Detroit Pistons added to Miami's season-opening defensive misery by beating the Heat 128-111 on Friday night.
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