Pistons
HeatThe Detroit Pistons beat the Miami Heat 128-111 on Friday, October 23, at Kaseya Center in Miami, FL.
The Pistons led 65-53 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 41-26.
Top performers
John Collins led the Pistons with 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 7 rebounds. Paul Reed added 19 points and 11 rebounds. For the Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points on 15-of-26 shooting, with 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Davion Mitchell added 18 points and 5 assists.
Double-doubles: Giannis Antetokounmpo (36 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists); Paul Reed (19 points and 11 rebounds). The Pistons bench outscored the Heat reserves 64-39.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA): 36 PTS, 12 REB, 5 AST, 15-26 FG, 33 MIN
- John Collins (DET): 23 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST, 9-15 FG, 29 MIN
- Paul Reed (DET): 19 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST, 8-11 FG, 26 MIN
- Davion Mitchell (MIA): 18 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 6-14 FG, 33 MIN
- Duncan Robinson (DET): 17 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 5-12 FG, 28 MIN
- Cade Cunningham (DET): 16 PTS, 2 REB, 8 AST, 5-8 FG, 30 MIN
Context
The Pistons improved to 2-0 with their second straight win, while the Heat fell to 0-2, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Pistons visit the Wizards on Thursday, Nov 12; the Heat host the Cavaliers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,616 at Kaseya Center. Officials: Marat Kogut, Tony Brothers and J.T. Orr.