Pistons at Heat · Recap

Fri, Oct 23 · 8:00 PM ETKaseya Center

2-0

Final

128–111

0-2

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	T
DET	41	24	38	25	128
MIA	26	27	27	31	111

Largest lead DET 23 pts · 0 lead changes · 0 ties · DET led 98% of the game

Updated 19 h ago · news 19 h ago · box score via ESPN fetched Oct 23, 10:38 PM ET · source status

DET

This game

MIA

52.8% FG (47/89)

Field goals

38.2% FG (39/102)

47.4% 3PT (18/38)

3-pointers

29.4% 3PT (15/51)

80.0% FT (16/20)

Free throws

64.3% FT (18/28)

53 reb 12 off · 41 def

Rebounds

49 reb 18 off · 31 def

20 tov

Turnovers

12 tov

42 pts

Points in the paint

46 pts

All team stats (14)

34 ast

Assists

24 ast

8 stl

Steals

8 stl

7 blk

Blocks

5 blk

23 pts

Points off turnovers

12 pts

20 pts

Fast-break pts

16 pts

24 PF

Fouls

23 PF

23 pts

Largest lead

0 pts

98% of the game

Time led

0% of the game

Team totals from the box score via ESPN; ▲ marks the better side.

Final box score

box score via ESPN · final · fetched Oct 23, 10:38 PM ET

Starters	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Cade Cunningham G	30 min	16 pts	5-8 FG	2-3 3PT	4-6 FT	2 reb	8 ast	7 tov	1 stl	3 blk	5 PF	+9 +/-
John Collins F	29 min	23 pts	9-15 FG	5-6 3PT	0-0 FT	7 reb	1 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	3 PF	+15 +/-
Duncan Robinson F	28 min	17 pts	5-12 FG	5-10 3PT	2-2 FT	1 reb	2 ast	1 tov	2 stl	0 blk	3 PF	+22 +/-
Ausar Thompson G	19 min	4 pts	2-5 FG	0-1 3PT	0-0 FT	3 reb	4 ast	3 tov	1 stl	1 blk	2 PF	+14 +/-
Jalen Duren C	10 min	4 pts	2-4 FG	0-0 3PT	0-0 FT	6 reb	3 ast	1 tov	1 stl	1 blk	0 PF	+12 +/-
Bench	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Paul Reed F	26 min	19 pts	8-11 FG	2-2 3PT	1-1 FT	11 reb	4 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+4 +/-
Ronald Holland II F	22 min	8 pts	3-6 FG	0-0 3PT	2-2 FT	5 reb	4 ast	0 tov	1 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+4 +/-
Daniss Jenkins G	22 min	15 pts	5-8 FG	1-2 3PT	4-5 FT	5 reb	5 ast	3 tov	1 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+14 +/-
Kevin Huerter G	20 min	5 pts	2-7 FG	1-5 3PT	0-0 FT	6 reb	2 ast	2 tov	1 stl	1 blk	6 PF	-1 +/-
Isaiah Joe G	18 min	12 pts	4-9 FG	1-6 3PT	3-4 FT	3 reb	1 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	1 PF	-8 +/-
Javonte Green G	13 min	5 pts	2-4 FG	1-3 3PT	0-0 FT	3 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	1 blk	0 PF	+3 +/-
Tolu Smith F	2 min	0 pts	0-0 FG	0-0 3PT	0-0 FT	1 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	-3 +/-
Team		128 pts	47-89 FG	18-38 3PT	16-20 FT	53 reb	34 ast	19 tov	8 stl	7 blk	24 PF

3 did not play: Taurean Prince (coach's decision), Chaz Lanier (coach's decision), Ebuka Okorie (coach's decision)

Starters	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Giannis Antetokounmpo F	33 min	36 pts	15-26 FG	1-3 3PT	5-8 FT	12 reb	5 ast	3 tov	2 stl	1 blk	3 PF	-23 +/-
Davion Mitchell G	33 min	18 pts	6-14 FG	3-9 3PT	3-5 FT	2 reb	5 ast	1 tov	0 stl	2 blk	4 PF	-24 +/-
Andrew Wiggins F	26 min	8 pts	3-12 FG	1-6 3PT	1-1 FT	8 reb	2 ast	1 tov	1 stl	0 blk	1 PF	-19 +/-
Klay Thompson G	24 min	6 pts	2-11 FG	2-11 3PT	0-0 FT	2 reb	2 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	-19 +/-
Bam Adebayo C	23 min	4 pts	2-6 FG	0-2 3PT	0-2 FT	6 reb	3 ast	1 tov	2 stl	0 blk	6 PF	-22 +/-
Bench	Min	Pts	FG	3PT	FT	Reb	Ast	Tov	Stl	Blk	PF	+/-
Pelle Larsson G	29 min	7 pts	1-7 FG	1-4 3PT	4-4 FT	2 reb	1 ast	1 tov	1 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+0 +/-
Tim Hardaway Jr. G	21 min	8 pts	2-7 FG	2-5 3PT	2-4 FT	4 reb	1 ast	3 tov	0 stl	0 blk	1 PF	+0 +/-
Bobby Portis F	21 min	11 pts	4-10 FG	3-6 3PT	0-0 FT	8 reb	2 ast	0 tov	1 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+6 +/-
Nikola Jovic F	13 min	5 pts	1-1 FG	0-0 3PT	3-4 FT	4 reb	1 ast	0 tov	1 stl	1 blk	1 PF	+1 +/-
Dru Smith G	6 min	3 pts	1-2 FG	1-1 3PT	0-0 FT	0 reb	1 ast	1 tov	0 stl	0 blk	2 PF	+7 +/-
Simone Fontecchio F	3 min	0 pts	0-3 FG	0-2 3PT	0-0 FT	1 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	1 PF	+2 +/-
Nick Richards C	3 min	3 pts	1-1 FG	1-1 3PT	0-0 FT	0 reb	1 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+2 +/-
Myron Gardner F	3 min	0 pts	0-0 FG	0-0 3PT	0-0 FT	0 reb	0 ast	1 tov	0 stl	1 blk	0 PF	+2 +/-
Ryan Conwell G	3 min	2 pts	1-2 FG	0-1 3PT	0-0 FT	0 reb	0 ast	0 tov	0 stl	0 blk	0 PF	+2 +/-
Team		111 pts	39-102 FG	15-51 3PT	18-28 FT	49 reb	24 ast	12 tov	8 stl	5 blk	23 PF

How it went

key plays in our words · scores, lead changes, runs, timeouts and fouls on starters · play-by-play via ESPN

Q1 · DET 41, MIA 26 (DET 41–26 MIA in the period)

11:163-pointerCollins 3-pt jumper (assist: Thompson) · DET 3–0
11:043-pointerRobinson 3-pt running pull-up jumper · DET 6–0
10:26FoulPersonal foul on Mitchell (1 PF)
10:203-pointerRobinson 3-pt jumper (assist: Cunningham) · DET 9–0 DET 9–0 run
9:49BasketDuren running alley-oop dunk (assist: Cunningham) · DET 11–0
9:40BasketAntetokounmpo driving layup (assist: Mitchell) · MIA 2–11
9:213-pointerCunningham 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Duren) · DET 14–2
8:463-pointerCollins 3-pt jumper (assist: Robinson) · DET 17–2
8:333-pointerMitchell 3-pt jumper (assist: Antetokounmpo) · MIA 5–17
8:19BasketDuren alley-oop dunk (assist: Cunningham) · DET 19–5
7:55FoulPersonal foul on Wiggins (1 PF)
7:55FoulAway-from-play foul on Adebayo (1 PF)
7:55Free throwCunningham free throw 1 of 1 · DET 20–5
7:54FoulOffensive foul on Thompson (1 PF)
7:33BasketCollins jumper (assist: Thompson) · DET 22–5
7:203-pointerMitchell 3-pt jumper (assist: Wiggins) · MIA 8–22
6:41BasketAntetokounmpo driving layup · MIA 10–22
6:41FoulShooting foul on Collins (1 PF)
6:18BasketReed driving layup · DET 24–10
6:023-pointerCollins 3-pt jumper (assist: Cunningham) · DET 27–10
5:50FoulOffensive foul (charge) on Adebayo (2 PF)
4:59BasketMitchell running layup (assist: Thompson) · MIA 12–27
4:263-pointerHardaway Jr. 3-pt jumper (assist: Antetokounmpo) · MIA 15–27
4:05BasketReed turnaround fadeaway jumper (assist: Joe) · DET 29–15
3:153-pointerJoe 3-pt jumper (assist: Cunningham) · DET 32–15
3:07FoulShooting foul on Cunningham (1 PF)
3:07Free throwMitchell free throw 1 of 2 · MIA 16–32
3:07Free throwMitchell free throw 2 of 2 · MIA 17–32
2:52Free throwAntetokounmpo free throw 2 of 2 · MIA 18–32
2:32BasketJenkins pull-up jumper (assist: Duren) · DET 34–18
2:04Free throwJovic free throw 1 of 2 · MIA 19–34
1:39Free throwLarsson free throw 1 of 2 · MIA 20–34
1:39Free throwLarsson free throw 2 of 2 · MIA 21–34
1:13FoulPersonal foul on Adebayo (3 PF)
1:063-pointerHuerter 3-pt jumper (assist: Jenkins) · DET 37–21
49.4 sBasketPortis driving floater (assist: Larsson) · MIA 23–37
31.3 sBasketHolland II layup (assist: Duren) · DET 39–23
16.4 s3-pointerPortis 3-pt jumper (assist: Mitchell) · MIA 26–39
4.0 sBasketJenkins driving layup · DET 41–26
0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q1 · DET 41, MIA 26

Q2 · DET 65, MIA 53 (DET 24–27 MIA in the period)

11:50FoulOffensive foul on Thompson (2 PF)
11:34FoulLoose-ball foul on Collins (2 PF)
11:263-pointerPortis 3-pt jumper (assist: Mitchell) · MIA 29–41
10:45BasketCollins tip-in · DET 43–29
10:34Free throwJovic free throw 1 of 2 · MIA 30–43
10:34Free throwJovic free throw 2 of 2 · MIA 31–43
10:11BasketJovic tip-in · MIA 33–43
9:11FoulShooting foul on Robinson (1 PF)
9:11Free throwLarsson free throw 1 of 2 · MIA 34–43
9:11Free throwLarsson free throw 2 of 2 · MIA 35–43
8:56Free throwCunningham free throw 1 of 1 · DET 44–35
8:51BasketThompson alley-oop dunk (assist: Collins) · DET 46–35
7:44Free throwRobinson free throw 1 of 2 · DET 47–35
7:44Free throwRobinson free throw 2 of 2 · DET 48–35
7:28FoulPersonal foul on Cunningham (2 PF)
7:03FoulPersonal foul on Antetokounmpo (1 PF)
6:45BasketWiggins running finger-roll layup (assist: Thompson) · MIA 37–48
5:40BasketAntetokounmpo dunk · MIA 39–48
5:053-pointerRobinson 3-pt jumper (assist: Holland II) · DET 51–39
4:38FoulOffensive foul on Antetokounmpo (2 PF)
4:29FoulPersonal foul on Thompson (1 PF)
4:05BasketHolland II running layup · DET 53–39
4:05Free throwHolland II free throw 1 of 1 · DET 54–39
3:48Free throwAntetokounmpo free throw 1 of 2 · MIA 40–54
3:48Free throwAntetokounmpo free throw 2 of 2 · MIA 41–54
3:323-pointerGreen 3-pt jumper (assist: Reed) · DET 57–41
3:21BasketAntetokounmpo driving dunk (assist: Wiggins) · MIA 43–57
2:543-pointerWiggins 3-pt jumper (assist: Antetokounmpo) · MIA 46–57
2:28BasketReed layup (assist: Holland II) · DET 59–46
2:28FoulShooting foul on Antetokounmpo (3 PF)
2:28Free throwReed free throw 1 of 1 · DET 60–46
1:343-pointerLarsson 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Portis) · MIA 49–60
1:10BasketCunningham step-back jumper · DET 62–49
1:10FoulShooting foul on Thompson (2 PF)
57.6 sBasketMitchell driving layup (assist: Portis) · MIA 51–62
29.5 sBasketMitchell driving finger-roll layup · MIA 53–62
11.5 s3-pointerRobinson 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Jenkins) · DET 65–53
0.0 sPeriodHalftime · DET 65, MIA 53

Q3 · DET 103, MIA 80 (DET 38–27 MIA in the period)

11:383-pointerCollins 3-pt jumper (assist: Reed) · DET 68–53
11:05BasketThompson running layup · DET 70–53 DET 8–0 run
10:49BasketAntetokounmpo turnaround hook · MIA 55–70
10:30BasketAntetokounmpo running finger-roll layup · MIA 57–70
10:143-pointerReed 3-pt jumper (assist: Thompson) · DET 73–57
10:03FoulPersonal foul on Cunningham (3 PF)
9:45BasketReed fadeaway jumper (assist: Thompson) · DET 75–57
9:203-pointerRobinson 3-pt running jumper (assist: Cunningham) · DET 78–57 DET 8–0 run
9:07BasketAntetokounmpo driving dunk · MIA 59–78
8:15BasketCunningham alley-oop dunk (assist: Reed) · DET 80–59
8:073-pointerThompson 3-pt jumper (assist: Mitchell) · MIA 62–80
7:11BasketCunningham turnaround fadeaway jumper (assist: Robinson) · DET 82–62
7:11FoulShooting foul on Mitchell (2 PF)
7:10FoulPersonal foul on Cunningham (4 PF)
7:01BasketAntetokounmpo cutting dunk (assist: Adebayo) · MIA 64–82
6:37BasketWiggins running finger-roll layup (assist: Mitchell) · MIA 66–82
6:37FoulShooting foul on Robinson (2 PF)
6:37Free throwWiggins free throw 1 of 1 · MIA 67–82
6:00BasketAdebayo running jumper · MIA 69–82 MIA 10–2 run
5:453-pointerCollins 3-pt jumper (assist: Huerter) · DET 85–69
5:343-pointerThompson 3-pt jumper (assist: Adebayo) · MIA 72–85
5:14BasketJenkins driving finger-roll layup (assist: Holland II) · DET 87–72
5:07FoulPersonal foul on Collins (3 PF)
5:07Free throwAntetokounmpo free throw 1 of 2 · MIA 73–87
5:07Free throwAntetokounmpo free throw 2 of 2 · MIA 74–87
4:58BasketJenkins driving dunk · DET 89–74
4:49BasketAntetokounmpo driving dunk · MIA 76–89
4:35FoulShooting foul on Adebayo (4 PF)
4:35Free throwJoe free throw 1 of 2 · DET 90–76
4:35Free throwJoe free throw 2 of 2 · DET 91–76
3:48BasketAntetokounmpo tip dunk · MIA 78–91
3:32BasketJoe step-back jumper · DET 93–78
3:14BasketJoe running reverse layup (assist: Holland II) · DET 95–78
2:37BasketReed turnaround fadeaway jumper · DET 97–78
2:12BasketHolland II running dunk · DET 99–78 DET 10–2 run
2:12FoulShooting foul on Mitchell (3 PF)
2:12Free throwHolland II free throw 1 of 1 · DET 100–78
1:18FoulShooting foul on Mitchell (4 PF)
1:18Free throwJoe free throw 1 of 2 · DET 101–78
1:02BasketAntetokounmpo step-back jumper · MIA 80–101 DET 10–2 run
0.7 sBasketReed jumper (assist: Jenkins) · DET 103–80
0.0 sPeriodEnd of Q3 · DET 103, MIA 80

Q4 · DET 128, MIA 111 (DET 25–31 MIA in the period)

11:433-pointerHardaway Jr. 3-pt pull-up jumper · MIA 83–103
11:19BasketAdebayo driving floater (assist: Smith) · MIA 85–103
11:03Free throwCunningham free throw 1 of 2 · DET 104–85
11:03Free throwCunningham free throw 2 of 2 · DET 105–85
10:503-pointerSmith 3-pt pull-up jumper · MIA 88–105
10:223-pointerReed 3-pt jumper (assist: Cunningham) · DET 108–88
9:053-pointerAntetokounmpo 3-pt jumper (assist: Hardaway Jr.) · MIA 91–108
8:283-pointerPortis 3-pt pull-up jumper (assist: Antetokounmpo) · MIA 94–108
7:58BasketHuerter driving floater · DET 110–94
7:35BasketAntetokounmpo putback layup · MIA 96–110
7:21BasketCollins cutting finger-roll layup (assist: Cunningham) · DET 112–96
6:483-pointerCunningham 3-pt pull-up jumper · DET 115–96
6:25FoulShooting foul on Cunningham (5 PF)
6:25Free throwHardaway Jr. free throw 1 of 2 · MIA 97–115
6:25Free throwHardaway Jr. free throw 2 of 2 · MIA 98–115
6:01BasketGreen fadeaway jumper (assist: Huerter) · DET 117–98
5:453-pointerMitchell 3-pt jumper (assist: Antetokounmpo) · MIA 101–117
5:31BasketCollins driving dunk (assist: Jenkins) · DET 119–101
4:37BasketAntetokounmpo running layup (assist: Adebayo) · MIA 103–119
4:12BasketAntetokounmpo tip-in · MIA 105–119
3:153-pointerJenkins 3-pt jumper (assist: Reed) · DET 122–105
3:04Free throwMitchell free throw 2 of 2 · MIA 106–122
2:42Free throwJenkins free throw 1 of 3 · DET 123–106
2:42Free throwJenkins free throw 2 of 3 · DET 124–106
2:42Free throwJenkins free throw 3 of 3 · DET 125–106
1:56Free throwJenkins free throw 1 of 2 · DET 126–106
1:17BasketJoe jumper (assist: Jenkins) · DET 128–106
1:07BasketConwell cutting finger-roll layup (assist: Richards) · MIA 108–128
2.5 s3-pointerRichards 3-pt jumper (assist: Jovic) · MIA 111–128
0.0 sPeriodFinal · DET 128, MIA 111

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Recap

Reported Pistons led wire to wire, beat Heat behind Collins and Reed

DET 128, MIA 111. Detroit won the first quarter 41-26, never trailed or was tied, and led by as many as 23 pts. John Collins scored 23 pts with 5 3PM on 9-15 FG. Paul Reed added 19 pts and 11 reb off the bench, and Cade Cunningham had 16 pts and 8 ast.

Sources: Box score via ESPN · ESPN note

Also in the picture (3)

Reported Duren and Ausar Thompson left with injuries and didn't return
RotoWire reported that Jalen Duren (thigh) left in the second quarter after 10 min and did not return. Ausar Thompson also left with an undisclosed injury after 19 min. With Duren out, Reed played 26 min, and Locked On NBA host Ryan called him the best center on the floor.
Sources: RotoWire (RotoWire) · RotoWire note (1, 2) · Locked On NBA “BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 19:48
Opinion Antetokounmpo scored 36 pts in a losing effort
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 pts, 12 reb and 5 ast on 15-26 FG. ESPN noted that gave him 71 pts through two games. Bam Adebayo had 4 pts in 23 min, and the Locked On NBA host said he fouled out. Miami shot 15-51 from three.
Sources: Box score via ESPN · ESPN note · RotoWire note · Locked On NBA “BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 19:13
Reported Duncan Robinson hit five threes against his former team
RotoWire noted that Duncan Robinson faced his former team. He scored 17 pts on 5-10 3PT shooting and added 2 stl in 28 min. Detroit finished with 34 ast and made 18-38 from three.
Sources: RotoWire note · Box score via ESPN

Recap written Oct 24, 10:28 AM ET by our system from the box score and the posts linked, in our own words. Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Before the game: the story

Reported Giannis's Heat look for a response after a lopsided Miami debut

ESPN reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo's first game with Miami ended in a 131-106 loss to Minnesota. Afterward he said 'trust' is what the new-look Heat most need to fix. CBS Sports warned his first season in Miami could be 'a bumpy one.'

Sources: ESPN: “Anthony Edwards scores 45, Wolves roll past Heat 131-106 to spoil Gian…” · ESPN: “Giannis Antetokounmpo says Heat need to trust each other more after bl…” · CBS Sports: “NBA winners and losers: Giannis gets nothing from new Heat teammates; …” · Roster: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Also in the picture (3)

Reported Heat keep Myron Gardner quiet after Edwards' trash-talk comments
Anthony Chiang reported that Miami did not make Myron Gardner available to reporters at practice after Anthony Edwards talked about trash talk from the Heat bench. CBS Sports reported that Erik Spoelstra loves Gardner's 'spirit' but would rather it not be aimed at the other team's best player.
Sources: Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) on X · CBS Sports: “After igniting Anthony Edwards with trash talk, Heat reserve Myron Gar…”
Opinion Javonte Green's big night reshuffles Detroit's rotation
Locked On NBA's Kukiel said J.B. Bickerstaff sat Ronald Holland II and John Collins in favor of Green, and praised the move. The Locked On Pistons host now thinks Green belongs in the rotation and expects an 11-man group, with minutes shifting among Holland, Collins and Kevin Huerter.
Sources: Locked On NBA “Thunder SWAT Down Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a” at 31:49 · Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective “Full Opening Night Reaction - What Stars Made Majo” at 17:37 · Locked On Pistons “Detroit Pistons STUN Boston Celtics With Unbelieva” at 31:40 · Locked On Pistons “Should The Detroit Pistons ALREADY Make A Rotation” at 9:07, 10:02
Opinion Miami's big lineups struggled in the opener
Wes Goldberg of Locked On Heat noted that Bam Adebayo and Giannis were -10 in 15.5 minutes together, and the show's hosts said the big lineups got hurt on the boards and on defense. The hosts also argued that Nikola Jovic has kept his rotation spot.
Sources: Locked On Heat “Is the Miami Heat's Drop Coverage REALLY the Probl” at 30:53, 33:21 · Locked On Heat “Giannis Gets NO HELP! Heat's Opening Night Loss Ex” at 30:21, 33:18

Written by our system from the reports, posts and podcasts linked here, in our own words; written Oct 23, 10:56 AM ET, before tip. Rumors and opinions are labelled.

Since the final

posted after the final · newest first · official report, X, Bluesky, RotoWire, ESPN

BlueskyDETJalen Duren19 h ago
Jalen Duren will be re-evaluated in two weeks with a right hamstring strain
@omarisankofa.bsky.social · View on Blueskyalso reported by @mikeascotto.bsky.social, Eric Vincent of ClutchPoints.com, ESPN, @UnderdogNBA
XMIADavion Mitchell20 h ago
NEW: Amid first 0-3 start since 2007, Giannis-led Heat searching for answers https://t.co/Pw1qxrrorm Davion Mitchell: "I mean, this is Game 3. We’re not in panic mode. We’re going to figure it out.”
@Anthony_Chiang · View on X
RotoWireMIADavion Mitchell32 h ago
Davion Mitchell: Double-doubles in loss — Mitchell logged 22 points (8-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Hornets.
RotoWire · Original ↗
RotoWireMIABam Adebayo32 h ago
Bam Adebayo: Needs 17 shots to score 20 points — Adebayo had 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Hornets.
RotoWire · Original ↗
XMIAPelle LarssonAvailable36 h ago
Pelle Larsson (finger) is available. So entire Heat roster available on the second night of back-to-back.
@Anthony_Chiang · View on Xalso reported by @IraHeatBeat, @UnderdogNBA
XMIAAbout an earlier game37 h ago
Heat sticking with starting lineup of Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo tonight vs. Hornets in Charlotte (6 p.m. WPLG).
@Anthony_Chiang · View on X
ESPNDETAusar ThompsonDay-to-day38 h ago
Thompson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.
Right, Ankle, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-25)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by RotoWire, @UnderdogNBA
BlueskyDET38 h ago
Jalen Duren (right hamstring strain) is OUT tomorrow against Philly. Ausar Thompson (right ankle sprain) is questionable.
@omarisankofa.bsky.social · View on Blueskyalso reported by @omarisankofa

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BlueskyMIA40 h ago
Results aside, a record-setting scoring start for Giannis during Heat opening week. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/24/r... Plus: Duncan Robinson's return; Pelle Larsson's finger; and all of the Heat's local broadcast options in one place.
@irawinderman.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
XMIA40 h ago
Heat’s Bam Adebayo-Giannis Antetokounmpo lineups working through early-season struggles: "We’ll figure it out" https://t.co/PjeWhkJ9qs Also, Giannis off to a historic start despite Heat's two blowout home losses
@Anthony_Chiang · View on X
ESPNMIAPelle LarssonDay-to-day41 h ago
Larsson (finger) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Charlotte.
Left, Finger, Sprain (return est. 2026-10-24)ESPN · Original ↗also reported by @IraHeatBeat, @Anthony_Chiang
BlueskyDET42 h ago
Injuries to Jalen Duren & Ausar Thompson weren’t enough to keep the Pistons from a win. Friday was just another example of why Detroit’s depth makes it so dynamic: “That’s where we can create trouble. We have so many people that can be used as weapons.”
@hunterpatterson.bsky.social · View on Bluesky
RotoWireMIABam AdebayoOct 24
Bam Adebayo: Low-scoring effort Friday — Adebayo finished with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Friday's 128-111 loss to the Pistons.
RotoWire · Original ↗
RotoWireDETPaul ReedOct 24
Paul Reed: Takes advantage of extended minutes — Reed notched 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists across 26 minutes in Friday's 128-111 win over the Heat.
RotoWire · Original ↗
RotoWireDETDuncan RobinsonOct 24
Duncan Robinson: Drains five threes vs. former team — Robinson posted 17 points (5-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound, two assists and two steals across 28 minutes in Friday's 128-111 win over the Heat.
RotoWire · Original ↗
RotoWireMIAGiannis AntetokounmpoOct 23
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Another 30-plus-point effort in defeat — Antetokounmpo posted 36 points (15-26 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 33 minutes in Friday's 128-111 loss to the Pistons.
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Injuries at tip

official report Oct 23 · as of tip, Oct 23, 8:00 PM ET

DET Detroit Pistons

Started Cunningham, Collins, Robinson, Thompson, Duren box score

Elijah HarklessOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report Oct 23
Isaac JonesOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report Oct 23
Ugonna OnyensoOut
G League - Two-Way · NBA report Oct 23

MIA Miami Heat

Started Antetokounmpo, Mitchell, Wiggins, Thompson, Adebayo box score

No one listed.

Schedule & travel · referees

	DET	MIA
Days of rest	2	1
Back-to-back	No	No
Games in last 7 days	1	1
Travel to this game (est.)	1,155 mi	0 mi
Travel last 7 days (est.)	1,155 mi	0 mi
Time zones crossed	0	0
Road trip game #	1	—

Travel is the straight-line distance between arenas from the schedule, an estimate; in the first week they include preseason games. These numbers describe the schedule; they are not a prediction of how a team will play.

Referees: Tony Brothers, Marat Kogut, J.T. Orr

After the game

posted after the final · newest 21 h ago · sources checked 5 h ago · each item links to where it came from

DET Detroit Pistons

RotoWire RotoWire · Report · Oct 23
Ausar Thompson: Doesn't return Friday — Thompson exited Friday's game with an undisclosed injury and did not return, finishing with four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and three turnovers across 19 minutes in a 128-111 win over the Heat.
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Rotation Numbers on the Board host · Report · 40 h ago
Pistons: Paul Reed played the whole second half against Miami after the team lost Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren during the game. No reason for losing them was given.
“20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 13:21 · listen ↗
News ESPN · Story · 43 h ago
Ex-NBA player Malik Beasley negotiating plea deal in gambling case
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with Department of Justice lawyers over his alleged role in a bribery and betting scheme, one of his attorneys confirmed.
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Role Hardwood Knocks host · Opinion · Oct 24
Ronald Holland II played three minutes in Detroit's game. The host buys 'it ain't going to happen' for him in Detroit, arguing the Pistons have committed money to two non-shooters (Thompson and Duren) and suggesting he be traded to Brooklyn.
“The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 37:02 · listen ↗
News ESPN · Story · Oct 23
Pistons roll past Heat 128-111, adding to Miami's season-opening woes on defensive end
— John Collins scored 23 points, Paul Reed added 19 off the bench and the Detroit Pistons added to Miami's season-opening defensive misery by beating the Heat 128-111 on Friday night.
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Availability Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 24
Jalen Duren was injured in Detroit's win at Miami and did not finish. He played only 10 minutes. Paul Reed stepped up with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, and Ryan called him the best center on the floor.
“BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 19:48 · listen ↗

MIA Miami Heat

Bluesky Ira Winderman (@irawinderman.bsky.social) · Report · 21 h ago
Will Heat have to wind up choosing between 3-pointers and defense? Latest "Ask Ira" at www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/25/a... Plus: The rally; the traded players.
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Preseason Locked On NBA · 2 points · 27 h ago
- Against Charlotte, Giannis got into early foul trouble in the first half, fouled out, and never looked in rhythm. at 3:23
- Host view: with Giannis fouled out, other Heat players had to be more aggressive. That produced a spark from Davion Mitchell, and Bobby Portis looked more effective than in earlier games. The host thinks this could help the Heat going forward. at 3:42
“Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” · listen ↗
News ESPN · Story · 31 h ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo fouls out vs. Hornets as Heat tumble to 0-3
The Heat fell to 0-3 after a 115-110 loss to the undermanned Hornets in which Giannis Antetokounmpo scored just 14 points before fouling out.
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News ESPN · Story · 33 h ago
Brandon Miller scores 34 points as the Hornets beat the winless Heat 115-110
— Brandon Miller scored 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the winless Miami Heat 115-110 on Saturday, bouncing back from one of the worst losses in franchise history a night earlier.
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Role Numbers on the Board host · Report · 40 h ago
Heat: Bam Adebayo was in foul trouble last night and his minutes were affected; a host recalled roughly five points.
“20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 14:09 · listen ↗

Reporters, insiders and team podcasts after the final. Podcast items are our short summaries, credited to who said it. Rumors and opinions are labelled and are not checked facts.

Before the game, they said

newest Oct 22 · reporters, insiders, ESPN and team podcasts · each item links to where it came from

DET Detroit Pistons

Rotation Locked On Pistons host · Opinion · Oct 22
Before the season, the host predicted Javonte Green would not be in the rotation because Detroit would go 10 deep. After Game 1 he says he is willing to change that view. This is a change in the host's outlook.
“Should The Detroit Pistons ALREADY Make A Rotation CHANGE After Javonte Green's Game 1 Performance?” at 6:33 · listen ↗
Rotation It Is What It Is host · Report · Oct 21
Duncan Robinson was back in the Pistons' starting lineup and scored 21 points on 5-10 shooting.
“Ring Night RUINED In NY, Kenneth Walker For MVP & Chargers Fans BLAMING Madison Beer?” at 10:02 · listen ↗
Rotation Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective host · Report · Oct 21 partly checked episode
A host thinks Javonte Green may have been the 11th man in Detroit's rotation. After Green got hot, Ronald Holland II sat for the rest of the game and his rotation spot never came back up.
“Full Opening Night Reaction - What Stars Made Major Statements?” at 17:37 · listen ↗

MIA Miami Heat

Rotation Locked On Heat · 2 points · Oct 22
- listener Jandro; David Rimmel (reported): A listener noted that Miami often played big, with Bam or Giannis alongside Portis and Jovic, and got killed on the boards and on defense. David said the big lineup clearly didn't work, but nothing else did either. at 30:53
- Wes Goldberg: Bam and Giannis played 15.5 minutes together and were -10 min in those minutes. at 33:21
“Is the Miami Heat's Drop Coverage REALLY the Problem?” · listen ↗
Rotation Locked On Heat host · Opinion · Oct 22
The hosts believe Nikola Jovic has not lost his rotation spot. They call him a core part of the rotation and say Spoelstra should not overreact.
“Giannis Gets NO HELP! Heat's Opening Night Loss Exposes BIG Problems” at 33:18 · listen ↗

Podcast items are our short summaries, credited to who said it. Rumors and opinions are labelled and are not checked facts.

Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat, Fri, Oct 23: final, Pistons 128, Heat 111

This game

Final box score

How it went

Q4 · DET 128, MIA 111 (DET 25–31 MIA in the period)

Reported Pistons led wire to wire, beat Heat behind Collins and Reed

Reported Giannis's Heat look for a response after a lopsided Miami debut

Since the final

Injuries at tip

DET Detroit Pistons

MIA Miami Heat