Detroit Grabs 39-37 First-Quarter Edge as Stars Fire

Detroit took a 39-37 lead through the first quarter on Saturday, with the teams combining for 76 points. The Pistons’ 8-3 record and No. 7 power-index rank give them the stronger season profile, while Miami is 6-6 and ranked No. 18. Cade Cunningham paced the quarter with 10 points and four assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo answered with nine points and four rebounds. Kevin Huerter added nine for Detroit, and Klay Thompson has eight on 3-for-3 shooting, including 2-for-2 from deep.