Miami Flips Detroit’s 39-Point Start Into an Eight-Point Lead

Detroit looked in control after a 39-point first quarter, but Miami answered with a 31-21 second and carries a 68-60 halftime lead. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 19 points on 8-of-9 shooting with 8 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo has 13 points and a game-best plus-14. Kevin Huerter and Cade Cunningham each have 16 for Detroit, whose 21-point second quarter let the lead slip. After the break, watch whether Detroit can reestablish its early pace and whether Miami keeps finishing efficiently; the Pistons entered ranked No. 7 in the power index, compared with Miami at No. 18.