The Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Norman Powell scored 36 points, and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Heat to their fourth consecutive victory.<\/p>\n
The Pistons can usually overcome their outside shooting struggles by dominating the offensive glass, but that didn\u2019t happen in the first half. Miami pulled down 22 of 24 defensive rebound chances and held Detroit to 20% (2 for 10) on 3-pointers. Powell finished the half with 19 points, including 5 of 8 on 3-pointers, as Miami took a 63-54 lead.<\/p>\n
The Heat opened the third quarter with a 15-2 run to take a 22-point lead. Detroit missed its first seven shots and turned the ball over twice. The Pistons reserves cut the deficit to 94-81 at the end of the quarter, led by six points and five rebounds from Paul Reed. Sasser\u2019s outside shooting got Detroit within 98-92 with 9:09 left, but the Pistons struggled to get enough stops for a big run.<\/p>\n
Detroit trailed by 22 in the second half and was still down 114-103 with two minutes left, but scored six straight points to make it a five-point game. Powell missed and Javonte Green hit a 3-pointer to get the Pistons within two with 46.4 seconds to play. Jaime Jaquez Jr. hit a short jumper to make it a two-possession game, though, and Ausar Thompson\u2019s turnover forced the Pistons to start fouling. Powell hit a pair of free throws \u2014 his first points of the fourth quarter \u2014 to clinch it.<\/p>\n
Cade Cunningham had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for Detroit and Marcus Sasser scored 18. Jaquez scored 19 points for the Heat and Andrew Wiggins added 17. The Heat’s performance was notable, with multiple players contributing to their win.<\/p>\n
Heat: Host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.
\nPistons: Visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Miami Heat’s win over the Detroit Pistons marked their fourth consecutive victory. Norman Powell’s 36 points and Bam Abdebayo’s 15 points and 14 rebounds led the team to success. The Heat’s strong performance in the first half and their ability to hold off the Pistons’ late-game comeback secured their win.<\/p>\n
Q: Who led the Miami Heat in scoring?
\nA: Norman Powell scored 36 points, leading the Miami Heat.
\nQ: What was the final score of the game?
\nA: The Miami Heat won 118-112 over the Detroit Pistons.
\nQ: Who had a notable performance for the Detroit Pistons?
\nA: Cade Cunningham had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds for Detroit.
\nQ: What is the next game for the Miami Heat?
\nA: The Heat will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.
\nQ: What is the next game for the Detroit Pistons?
\nA: The Pistons will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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