Pistons vs Heat
Thu, Jan 1
Final
Pistons
Pistons
(25 - 8)
112
-
118
Heat
Heat
(18 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 26 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 112 |
| Heat | 33 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 118 |
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Cade Cunningham
DET | #2 | G
31
8
11
Norman Powell
MIA | #24 | G
36
2
2
Smart Game Analysis
Detroit Pistons has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Pistons' dominant home form and superior rebounding should overwhelm a Heat squad missing key backcourt scorers.
Key Analysis
- • Miami is without primary scorer Tyler Herro and guard Terry Rozier, leaving a massive void in their perimeter offense.
- • Detroit's frontcourt, led by Jalen Duren, ranks 2nd in the league in rebounding (46.6 RPG) and will control the glass.
- • The Pistons have won 5 straight home games, including a recent 22-point blowout of the Lakers despite losing Tobias Harris early.
- • Detroit's efficient inside scoring (48.2 FG%) matches up well against a Heat defense that allows 117.5 points per game.
- • Cade Cunningham (26.5 PPG) has a significant advantage creating offense against Miami's depleted guard rotation.
- • To pull an upset, the Heat must force turnovers (Pistons average 13.9) and slow the game down to limit Detroit's possessions.
