The Heat seized control after Detroit’s 39-point opening quarter and lead 103-86 through three.
Miami has turned a two-point first-quarter deficit into a 17-point cushion, leading Detroit 103-86 after three quarters on Saturday. The Heat answered the Pistons’ 39-37 opening burst with a 31-21 second quarter, then widened the gap with a 35-26 third. Giannis Antetokounmpo has powered Miami with 28 points, 13 rebounds and six assists on 11-of-14 shooting, while Bam Adebayo has 17 points. Detroit’s seventh-ranked 8-3 team trails 18th-ranked Miami (6-6), despite 21 points and eight assists from Cade Cunningham and 18 points from Kevin Huerter.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIA): 28 PTS, 13 REB, 6 AST Bam Adebayo (MIA): 17 PTS, plus-19 Cade Cunningham (DET): 21 PTS, 8 AST