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Pistons Shock Heat, Securing Historic 128-111 Victory
24 Oct
Summary
- John Collins led Pistons with 23 points in wire-to-wire win.
- Miami Heat allowed franchise-worst 259 points in two games.
- The Heat are now 0-2 for the first time in years.
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat 128-111 on Friday night, with John Collins scoring 23 points and Paul Reed adding 19 off the bench. The Pistons led from the start, achieving their first 2-0 start since the 2018-19 season.
Miami's defensive struggles were evident, as they have now allowed a franchise-worst 259 points in their first two games. The Heat are 0-2 for the eighth time in their 39-year history. Key players for Detroit included Duncan Robinson with 17 points and Cade Cunningham with 16, while Miami saw Giannis Antetokounmpo score 36 points and grab 12 rebounds.
The Pistons face the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday and the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The Heat will play Charlotte on Saturday. Detroit lost Ausar Thompson in the third quarter due to an awkward fall, and Jalen Duren left with a right thigh issue.
