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Pistons Start 2026 on Sour Note with Loss to Heat in Return Home

On Thursday night, Norman Powell, Miami Heat swing guard, scored 36 points to lead Miami to a 118-112 victory at Little Caesars Arena, opening their 2026 schedule.
With key players sidelined for both teams, Tyler Herro and Pelle Larsson missed for the Heat, while Tobias Harris was day-to-day, Caris LeVert missed his second straight game, and Jalen Duren exited early with a sprained ankle.
Miami built leads with long runs, including a 14-0 spurt late in Q1 and 15-0 early in Q3, and won the boards 47-41 with a 14-6 offensive glass edge.
Despite a dramatic comeback, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham posted 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, but late turnovers and inbound miscues sealed a 118-112 loss.
Miami's next test comes Saturday when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Pistons, under J.B. Bickerstaff, travel to Cleveland on Sunday after canceling a shootaround to preserve players.

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