Miami beat Detroit 137-117 on Saturday, Eastern date 2026-11-14; the game was played today.
Detroit opened with a 39-37 first quarter, but Miami swung the game with a 31-21 second and carried a 68-60 lead into halftime. The Heat outscored the Pistons 69-57 after the break to secure the 137-117 win. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Miami with 34 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks and 3 turnovers, making 13 of 17 shots, including 1 of 2 from three. Klay Thompson added 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting and 6-of-11 from three, with 1 rebound, 4 assists, 0 steals, 1 block and 0 turnovers. Bam Adebayo delivered 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 1 turnover, shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 9 of 13 at the line. Cade Cunningham kept Detroit in range with 33 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 3 turnovers, going 8 of 20 from the field, 3 of 8 from three and 14 of 14 on free throws. Kevin Huerter chipped in 20 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks and 3 turnovers for Detroit, shooting 9 of 15 overall and 2 of 6 from three.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo, MIA: 34 PTS, 14 REB, 8 AST; 13/17 FG Klay Thompson, MIA: 26 PTS, 4 AST; 10/17 FG, 6/11 3P Cade Cunningham, DET: 33 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST; 8/20 FG, 14/14 FT
Standings Impact
Miami added a win and Detroit took a loss; the supplied profiles list the teams at 7-6 and 8-4, respectively, but do not clarify whether those records include this game. Detroit is 10th in the power index at 66.3, while Miami is 15th at 52.7.
DYMA Insight
Miami turned a two-point deficit after the first quarter into an eight-point halftime lead, then won the second half by 12. The result is a sharp contrast to the listed power-index order, with No. 15 Miami beating No. 10 Detroit.