Pistons vs Heat final score: Detroit stays hot from deep, Duren and Ausar leave early
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat 128-111, showcasing a significant improvement in their three-point shooting by hitting 47% from beyond the arc and attempting 38 threes, a notable increase from last season.
- Jalen Duren exited early with a hamstring injury but had been performing strongly against Giannis Antetokounmpo before leaving; Paul Reed stepped up with 19 points and 11 rebounds, providing energy and impact off the bench.
- Ausar Thompson impressed with defensive plays and athletic finishes before leaving with an injury, while John Collins contributed 23 points and seven boards, shooting 5-for-6 from three-point range in his Pistons debut.
- Detroit’s bench dominated Miami’s bench 64-39, with key contributions from Ron Holland, Kevin Huerter, and Isaiah Joe, while Cade Cunningham had an efficient game despite seven turnovers.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points for Miami but lacked sufficient support, especially offensively from Bam Adebayo, as Miami’s defense struggled; the Heat will look to rebound against the Charlotte Hornets.
