Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat - January 01, 2026

MIA

118

FinalJan 1

112

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Recap

Stats

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Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Heat logo, Heat 19-15, 1ST 33, 2ND 30, 3RD 31, 4TH 24, TOT 118

Heat(19-15)

Pistons logo, Pistons 25-9, 1ST 26, 2ND 28, 3RD 27, 4TH 31, TOT 112

Pistons(25-9)

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TOT

33

30

31

24

118

26

28

27

31

112

Highlights

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Green with the Dunk

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1H Highlights

01/01/2026

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Heat-Pistons Put on Show in Detroit 🤩

Cade (31 pts) helped Detroit rally from 21-pt deficit but Norm Powell's 36 pts on 7 3PM proved to be too much

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Miami HEAT

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Anotha one 👌

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Ira Winderman

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And now we enter the how-do-they-score-without-Giannis portion of our program.

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Will Manso

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Good news: Giannis and Klay look great. Bad news: defense is struggling to catch up to the early pace.

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Miami HEAT

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2,900

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Jon Krawczynski

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Kuminga went right at Giannis to get that bucket at the rim. Impressive.

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Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Miami Heat	+4.5 -110	O 236.5 -114	+160
Detroit Pistons	-4.5 -110	U 236.5 -106	-190

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Biggest Winners and Losers From Pistons Season Opener Win vs. Celtics The Detroit Pistons opened up the 2026-27 NBA season with a playoff-caliber win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena.  Trailing

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The Biggest Pistons Development That Actually Matters Moving ForwardThe Detroit Pistons’ incredible 121-113 come-from-behind win against the Boston Celtics will be remembered for two things. Fighting back from 22 points down in

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Giannis Drops Hype Video 🔥Heat's new star ready for tipoff 🎥

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Every NBA Team's Top 3 Trade Targets This Season 🎯The players who should be on the Pistons' list 📲

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Latest Top 10 NBA Free Agents Available 🙋Ranking the best players still on the market 📲

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Heat release initial injury report for opener v. TimberwolvesThe Miami Heat released their initial injury report ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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LeBron James' 76ers debut proves he's exactly what Heat may be missingLeBron James' debut with the Philadelphia 76ers proves he may be exactly what the Miami Heat are missing.

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Pistons STUN Celtics in Opener 😱Boston starts off season by blowing 22-pt 2H lead despite PG's 38 points. Pistons record largest comeback on opening day in play-by-play era 📲

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The NBA’s Early Opening Day Game Was a Risk. But It Worked—and Detroit Loved ItThe NBA may be on the precipice of establishing another full-day holiday for hoops fans.

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Detroit Pistons Player Grades vs Boston Celtics: Javonte Green Sparks Comeback Win The Detroit Pistons got their season off to a winning start with a comeback win against the Boston Celtics. After falling a game-high 22 points behind, Detroit

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3 Takeaways From Pistons Thrilling Season Opener vs. Celtics The Detroit Pistons’ 2026-27 NBA season opener against the Boston Celtics didn’t disappoint. Trailing by double digits in the second half, the Pistons used a 23

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Pistons vs Celtics final score: Detroit overcomes 22-point deficit, beats Boston in openerYour best source for quality Detroit Pistons news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Pistons HC Explains Tatum WoesJB Bickerstaff pointed to one player after Jayson's rough shooting night

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Can Rookie Ebuka Okorie Earn Real Rotation Minutes This Season For Pistons?Detroit Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie has a big opportunity ahead of him ahead of the regular season opener against the Boston Celtics. The 19-year-old guard is i

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John Collins Gives Pistons Something Cade Cunningham Has NeededJohn Collins is entering his 10th season in the NBA and is now on the 4th team of his career. Last season for the Clippers, he averaged 14 pointsand 5 rebounds

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How Pistons Season Opener Against Celtics is Immediate Playoff Test The moment has finally arrived as the Detroit Pistons will open the 2026-27 NBA season against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. 

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Rule Changes and New NBA Cup FormatQuick explainer of what's new in 2026-27 season

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One season-altering goal for every Heat player in 2026-27Miami Heat season goals for each player on the active roster going into the beginning of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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NBA 2K27 Loves The Detroit PistonsHow Did the Detroit Pistons Do? In the regular season, NBA 2K is a huge believer in the Detroit Pistons. In 91 of the 100 simulations, the Pistons finished top

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Surprise Walter Clayton Jr. cut could give Heat Dru Smith out they needCould the Miami Heat be open to replacing Dru Smith with Walter Clayton Jr.? The opportunity is now available to them.

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New NBA Power Rankings 🔢Where the Pistons stand as one of the better teams in the league 📲

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Bold NBA Predictions 🔮5 hot takes as new season tips off 📲

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Join us for the 2026-27 Pistons season on the SB Nation appOur new game chats are perfect for the return of NBA season.

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The 10 Biggest Contract Extensions in NBA History 💸Where Cade Cunningham stands among players who earned the most ➡️

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Giannis could help the Heat finally exorcise their Timberwolves demonThe Miami Heat haven't been very good against the Minnesota Timberwolves in recent years, but the hope is that Giannis Antetokounmpo will change that.

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Opening Day Starting Lineups for Detroit Pistons vs Boston CelticsBoth the Pistons and Celtics had underwhelming offseasons compared to the rest of the Eastern Conference. But does that mean either team will drop down dramatic

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Heat Hierarchy (10/20): Ranking every Heat player to start the 2026-27 seasonPower ranking every Miami Heat player on the opening night roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season based on their past performance.

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NBA Opening Night Rosters 🔒All 30 squads set ahead of Tuesday's tripleheader 📲

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Heat could finally make their Dalton Knecht reclamation dream come trueNow that Dalton Knecht has been waived, should the Miami Heat take a flyer on the former first-round pick?

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Could Isaiah Joe Become Pistons X-Factor in Upcoming Season?Isaiah Joe will certainly give the Detroit Pistons what they lacked last season, regardless of their regular season record. Joe’s offseason move from the Oklaho

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Extension Deadline Madness 🤯Track all latest news and analysis with rumor mill heating up ➡️

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How Heat's rotation should look on opening night v. TimberwolvesHow should the Miami Heat's rotation look when the 7:30 p.m. EST tip-off for the season opener arrives? Let's examine!

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Pistons Fans Can Now See the Full Jersey Schedule For the 2026-27 SeasonDetroit has five uniforms they will be wearing in the 2026-27 season. They return their Association whites, Icon wines and Statement blacks that have become a

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Giannis-led Heat could send a strong message right out of the gateGiannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat will have a great opportunity to send a strong message right out of the gate.

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Erik Spoelstra's opening night rotation will answer a big Dru Smith questionThe Miami Heat have some big questions in the backcourt, and how Erik Spoelstra handles the opening-night rotation will tell us a lot about Dru Smith.

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Klay Thompson headlines biggest Heat questions heading into opening weekKlay Thompson headlines the biggest questions for the Miami Heat heading into the start of the regular season.

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Final Record Predictions for Every NBA Team 🔮How the Pistons will fare this season ➡️

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3 matchups to look out for against the CelticsThe Detroit Pistons finally play real basketball again on Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. where they will host the Boston Celtics. They have played 401 regular-season games a

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Heat's first test of the Giannis era: Predicting their first 10 gamesThe Miami Heat's first 10 games include the Timberwolves, Lakers, Pacers, and more. Here's a prediction of how they will perform.

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The rest of the NBA clearly still doesn't understand Erik Spoelstra's powersThe latest NBA GM survey is underrating the Miami Heat (and Erik Spoelstra).

(via @Miami HEAT)

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New Giannis revelation shows just how far the Heat went to land himThis new Giannis Antetokounmpo revelation sheds light on how far Pat Riley went to help the Miami Heat land their superstar.

(via @Giannis Antetokounmpo)

00:13

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Pistons season preview: A finishing leap could take Ron Holland to another levelRon Holland going from an okay to a great finisher would change his offensive outlook

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Detroit Pistons season preview: From Vegas to GMs, it’s Detroit vs. EverybodyYour best source for quality Detroit Pistons news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Giannis and 2 other Heat players who can't afford to disappointOut of all the new Miami Heat additions and old roster fixtures, what players on the Miami Heat have the most to prove this season?

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Pistons season preview: Kevin Huerter’s 3-point shooting could make or break his spot in the rotationKevin Heurter provides a lot of skills to the Pistons, but recapturing his shooting is the most important.

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What I'm Buying and Selling About the Pistons Heading into 2026-27 SeasonThe Detroit Pistons enter the new NBA season with heavy expectations following a 60-22 campaign last year. It ultimately ended in disappointment with a playoff

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Heat release 4 players, finalize roster ahead of opening nightThe Miami Heat finalized their roster with mere days until the start of the regular season. Read more here!

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3 Burning Questions Facing the Pistons Ahead of Regular SeasonPreseason play officially wrapped up for the Detroit Pistons on Friday night with a 129-125 win over the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena, and now the fo

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Heat’s 3 best options for one last meaningful free agency moveThe Miami Heat have one roster spot left and could choose to sign a player before the season starts. Here are some options.

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One Pistons Player Has Who Has Earned More Minutes and One Who Hasn'tThe Detroit Pistons are finding out that some players are giving them the productivity that they need, but not every player is making the most of their opportun

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Heat's 5 biggest winners after a highly successful preseasonTaking a closer look at the Heat's five biggest winners after the preseason.

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Nick Richards' final two preseason games may have sealed his Heat futureWith a couple of strong performances to close out the preseason, Nick Richards may have just locked up his spot on the Miami Heat's opening-night roster.

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Ryan Conwell just proved why he belongs in the Miami Heat rotationRyan Conwell has performed well in the Miami Heat’s preseason performances and should be a rotational player for the season opener.

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5 preseason takeaways from Heat after finale v. MagicThe Miami Heat wrapped up preseason on Friday, so what were a few big picture takeaways that we had? Read more here!

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Pistons vs Raptors final score: Detroit ends the preseason with a winYour best source for quality Detroit Pistons news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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3 Takeaways from Raptors Preseason Loss vs. PistonsThe Toronto Raptors are in the loss column to close out the preseason against the Detroit Pistons.

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Raptors-Pistons Highlights

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Heat-Magic Highlights

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PRESEASON GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (3-1) v. Orlando Magic (2-1)The Miami Heat take on the Orlando Magic once again on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. EST. Check out our gamethread here!

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Cunningham's Alley-Oop Dime 🔥

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Pistons vs Raptors GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and MoreYour best source for quality Detroit Pistons news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Pistons Preseason Stock Report: 2 Players Rising and 2 FallingThe Detroit Pistons’ preseason offered an early glimpse of what they could become and which players are ready to make an impact before their season opener again

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Fantasy Basketball Draft Guide 🏀1st-round mock draft, sleepers and more 📲

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Pistons vs Raptors preview: Preseason finaleYour best source for quality Detroit Pistons news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Heat face a nightmare opening night scenario with Bam Adebayo in doubtWith the way things have developed, the Miami Heat could be without Bam Adebayo on opening night.

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Full Preview For Pistons Preseason Finale vs. RaptorsThe Detroit Pistons have another exciting preseason clash ahead after their convincing 128-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in Minneap

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Top 30 Creators in NBA 📊How Cade and more stack up ahead of 2026-27 📲

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Davion Mitchell can be Heat's first Defensive Player of the Year in 26 yearsMiami Heat guard Davion Mitchell just set a goal to be Defensive Player of the Year. Here's how he can make it a reality.

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3 Things to Watch in Raptors Preseason Finale vs. PistonsThe Toronto Raptors have one preseason game to go against the Detroit Pistons before the 82-game season begins.

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Simone Fontecchio will have ultimate Heat opportunity with GiannisIf Simone Fontecchio remains consistent from beyond the arc, he could be an important Miami Heat piece next to Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo doesn't receive first-place vote for MVP from NBA ExecsGiannis Antetokounmpo has taken preseason by storm, but league executives don't believe he will win MVP in his first season with Heat.

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Jalen Duren silenced the critics with All-Star Performance against the TimberwolvesJalen Duren reminded the Pistons who he was and what he was deserving of with his contract in his preseason debut against the Timberwolves. There has been a lot

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Jalen Duren Headlines Pistons Convincing Preseason Win Over TimberwolvesThe Detroit Pistons convincingly won their third preseason game, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106 on Wednesday night at the Target Center.  With the

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NBA GM Survey quietly reveals why Heat will thrive with GiannisErik Spoelstra is the real reason why you have to trust that Giannis Antetokounmpo will thrive with the Miami Heat.

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NBA GM Survey 🗳️Execs pick MVP, ROY and more 📲

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Giannis may have just revealed Erik Spoelstra's plans for Heat's preseason finaleGiannis Antetokounmpo hinted at the idea that he may play in the Miami Heat's final preseason game.

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10 Most Expensive Memorabilia Sales of 2026 🤑It has been a eye-opening year for purchasing sports cards ➡️

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Top 30 Scorers in NBA 📊How Giannis and more stack up ahead of 2026-27 📲

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Timberwolves Stock Up, Stock Down After Preseason Loss To PistonsThe Timberwolves showed off their new era in front of their hometown fans for the first time Wednesday night in a preseason matchup against the Pistons at Targe

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John Hollinger’s Heat doubt is a blatant disrespect to Erik SpoelstraJohn Hollinger crossed the line with his latest Miami Heat criticism; doubting Erik Spoelstra can make the Giannis Antetokounmpo fit work.

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Heat earn third preseason win versus Nets in near-triple-double Giannis performanceGiannis Antetokounmpo’s dominant near-triple-double outing in limited minutes led Miami to a win over the Nets, improving to 3-1 in preseason.

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3 Takeaways From Timberwolves' Preseason Loss vs. PistonsThe Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Detroit Pistons 128-106 in a preseason game on Wednesday at Target Center that served as a dress rehearsal for both teams

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Stoudemire Graduates from Academy 🚔Amar'e will serve as a police officer with the Miami Dade Schools PD

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Pistons-Timberwolves Highlights

10/14/2026

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Nets-Heat Highlights

10/14/2026

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Johnson Slams It Home Late 🔥

10/14/2026

00:43

Giannis Records 20-15-9-3 Line 🎮

In 23 minutes on 8/10 FG. Greek Freak looking dominant so far with Miami

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Antetokounmpo Sets Up Dunk 🔥

10/14/2026

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Duren Drops 24 in 1st Half 👀

Pistons star misses one shot in preseason debut after summer full of drama

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These Players Can Solidify Their Spots on The Team Tonight VS The TimberwolvesCade Cunningham has established himself as one of the best players in the league. The biggest concern with the Pistons is who is going to give him a boost this

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Antetokounmpo Sends It Back 🔥

10/14/2026

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Pistons vs. Timberwolves GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and MoreMore pretend basketball to enjoy

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NBA GAMETHREAD: Brooklyn Nets (3-0) @ Miami HEAT (2-1)Click here to check out our live game thread for Monday's matchup between the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets!

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Giannis Coast-to-Coast And-1 😈

Nothing Julius Randle and Day'Ron Sharpe could do

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Heat have a costly Nick Richards decision to make before opening nightThe Miami Heat must decide whether Nick Richards is worthy of a guaranteed roster spot or not.

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LeBron James praises new-look Heat despite burning them in free agent decisionDespite burning Miami in his free agency decision, LeBron James praises the Heat’s revamped roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Giannis leaves door open to bringing a piece of his Bucks legacy to the HeatGiannis Antetokounmpo just teased the possibility of wearing the No. 34 jersey again after changing his number with the Miami Heat.

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3 Points of Interest to Watch in Timberwolves' Game vs. PistonsThe Minnesota Timberwolves have another opportunity to keep building on their chemistry as we are 1 week from the regular season tip-off in Miami. Tonights pres

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Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Preseason Preview, Availability Report The Detroit Pistons will hit the road for the final time this preseason when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night at the Target Center in Min

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Giannis: Needed Closure From No. 34Heat star explains why he changed to No. 7

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Predicting the Heat’s leaders in every major stat for Giannis’ first seasonThe Miami Heat will have many new faces this season, but who will be the leaders in each major stat for the 2026-27 season?

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Ranking Best Defenders 📊How Ausar and more stack up ahead of 2026-27 📲

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10 Highest-Paid NBA Players This Season 💰Where Giannis stands as one of the top earners ➡️

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Ranking Best Shooters 📊How Robinson, Cade and more stack up ahead of 2026-27 📲

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4 Heat myths Giannis’ first season will absolutely shatterThe Miami Heat won't waste any time in shattering some big myths in Giannis Antetokounmpo's first year.

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This Pistons Player Is The Difference Between First Round Bounce and NBA ChampionshipAusar Thompson is one of the most freak athletes that the NBA has seen in recent years. He provides great defense and athletisim to this Pistons team. Here are

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Where Pistons Need To See Biggest Growth Ahead of Regular SeasonThe Detroit Pistons are nearing the end of their preseason, and after two games, one area still needs filling. With the Boston Celtics on the horizon in the se

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NBA Cup Courts Unveiled 🔥League drops fully customized, fresh looks for all 30 teams 📸

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LeBron’s unexpected praise makes Heat's missed opportunity sting even moreThe Miami Heat would've been an even more special team with LeBron James riding alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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3 key numbers from Heat's first 3 preseason gamesThe Miami Heat have played three of their five preseason games. Here are a few numbers to note with opening night nearly one week away.

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Bron Hypes Heat's New DuoJames says Bam, Giannis will be 'damn good' together 🎥

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Erik Spoelstra should shift Heat's focus to tough opening week scheduleIt's time for Erik Spoelstra to get the starters ready for a tough opening week schedule.

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Giannis-led Heat have been the NBA preseason's biggest winnersAs the NBA's preseason starts to wind down, it's becoming clear that the Miami Heat are the big winners.

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Top 99 Players in the NBA 📊Tap to see which Pistons made the cut ahead of 2026-27 📲

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Heat trade for another star in 5 bold predictions for Giannis’ first yearHow good will the Heat be this season? 5 bold predictions that could define the 2025-26 season for the Miami Heat.

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3 Standouts From Detroit Pistons First Two Preseason Games The Detroit Pistons are officially halfway through their preseason schedule with a home win over the Phoenix Suns and a road loss to the Washington Wizards.  Th

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The Pistons May Have Found Another Hidden Gem in Their Fight Against the WizardsThe Detroit Pistons’ preseason loss to the Washington Wizards wasn’t so much about the result as about who can stand their ground when Cade Cunningham isn’t pla

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The $107 Million Superstar Who Could Take the Detroit Pistons to the Next LevelThe NBA’s trade deadline isn't until February 11, so teams still have plenty of time to fine-tune their rosters. It also presents trade scenarios, with one invo

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Pistons' Overtime Loss to Wizards Reveals a Potential Weakness Detroit Must FixThe Detroit Pistons have played two preseason games and have won and lost one. Their most recent game against the Wizards raised some eyebrows on some holes in

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Giannis fixed the Heat’s superstar problem, but not their backcourt oneThe Miami Heat, despite the acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, still have a problem in the backcourt.

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Ryan Conwell already looks like the Heat's next second-round draft stealThe Miami Heat may have hit on a second-round pick again with how Ryan Conwell has looked in preseason action.

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Cade Cunningham's Absence Has Given the Pistons a Surprising OpportunityCade Cunningham’s absence from the Detroit Pistons’ preseason has created an unexpected opportunity. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff rested Cunningham for its most

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Heat’s 3 biggest immediate contract questions that will shape the futureThe Miami Heat have multiple free agents and new contracts to evaluate. The biggest contract questions for the Miami Heat are discussed.

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NBA Should Make The Pistons Daytime Opening Game a New TraditionA midday start is a special way to kick off the season

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Pistons Rookie Ebuka Okorie Is Making It Hard for Detroit to Ignore HimEbuka Okorie was drafted 17th overall in the past NBA draft. He went to Stanford, where he averaged 23 points per game to go along with four rebounds and four a

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The Pindown: Reacting to Preseason Game 1Your best source for quality Detroit Pistons news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Nikola Jovic’s resurgent preseason is slowly winning back Heat fansNikola Jovic is having the type of preseason that will have Miami Heat fans, for better or worse, believing again.

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Most Fascinating Players This Season 😲Ten players we can't wait to watch all season long

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Knicks may have just given the Heat a flurry of new trade deadline targetsThe New York Knicks announced they're not giving out new contracts before the season, and the Miami Heat could get involved.

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Timberwolves hand Heat their first preseason loss 125-124 with starters outWith all the Heat starters sitting out, Miami was handed their first preseason loss by the visiting Timberwolves in a close one, 125-124.

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Three Takeaways from Wizards' Pace-Pronounced Pistons Preseason WinEven if it's just the preseason, each passing Washington Wizards outing provides clearer glimpses into the squad's intentions regarding the situation ahead. The