Miami Heat Defeat Detroit Pistons 106-98
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler had 23 points and seven assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night.
Scoring Leaders
- Jimmy Butler, 23 points, seven assists
- Terry Rozier, 20 points
- Tyler Herro, 19 points
- Bam Adebayo, 12 points, 10 rebounds
- Jaime Jaquez Jr., 12 points
Detroit Scoring Leaders
- Cade Cunningham, 24 points
- Tim Hardaway Jr., 20 points
- Jaden Ivey, 18 points
- Isaiah Stewart, 15 rebounds
Game Summary
The Pistons started strong, with Cade Cunningham making his first seven shots, but he struggled in the second half, finishing 2-for-11 from the field. Despite this, Detroit was still in the game, down 50-46 at halftime. However, Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier helped the Heat take control with a 14-7 run to start the second half, with Butler scoring 12 points in the quarter.
Key Moments
- Cade Cunningham’s three-pointer with 3:14 left in the second quarter got Detroit within 50-46. However, he fouled Terry Rozier on a three-pointer on the ensuing possession, checked out with three fouls, and Rozier finished the four-point play. This sparked a Heat run that gave them a 64-53 halftime lead.
- The Heat scored the first 12 points of the fourth quarter, reclaiming the lead and keeping it the rest of the way.
Stats and Trends
- The Heat have struggled in their first two third quarters at home this season, getting outscored 65-32 and shooting 10-30 (.333). In their season opener, Orlando outscored Miami 39-18 in the third quarter.
- Miami has won 10 of their last 14 games against Detroit.
Up Next
Both teams play again on Wednesday, with Detroit facing Philadelphia and Miami hosting New York.
Conclusion
The Miami Heat emerged victorious against the Detroit Pistons, thanks to a strong performance from Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier. The Heat’s bench came up big, with Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. all contributing significant minutes. The Heat will look to continue their strong play against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, while the Pistons will face a tough test against the Philadelphia 76ers.
FAQs
- What was the final score of the game?
- Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-98.
- Who were the top scorers for Miami?
- Jimmy Butler had 23 points and seven assists, followed by Terry Rozier with 20 points, Tyler Herro with 19 points, Bam Adebayo with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. with 12 points.
- Who were the top scorers for Detroit?
- Cade Cunningham scored 24 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 20, Jaden Ivey scored 18, and Isaiah Stewart had 15 rebounds.
