Pistons Edge Heat in a Tight Contest, 116-113
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a hard-fought 116-113 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at Kaseya Center. Cade Cunningham stole the show with a triple-double performance, helping Detroit outlast Miami in a game that went down to the wire.
Cunningham’s Triple-Double Leads the Way
Cunningham was in full control, finishing with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, marking his second triple-double of the season. The young guard orchestrated Detroit’s offense masterfully, making key plays in crunch time to keep the Pistons in front.
Jaden Ivey provided a scoring boost with 22 points, while Jalen Duren dominated the paint with 16 points and 14 rebounds. The Pistons shot efficiently from the field and capitalized on second-chance opportunities to maintain their edge throughout the game.
Adebayo’s Big Night Not Enough for Miami
Bam Adebayo put up a stellar effort for the Heat, nearly recording a triple-double of his own with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists. Despite his dominance, Miami struggled to get over the hump late in the fourth quarter.
Tyler Herro added 21 points, and Jimmy Butler chipped in with 19 points and 6 assists, but the Heat’s inconsistent three-point shooting (9-for-32) proved costly.
Detroit’s Late-Game Execution Seals the Win
The game was a back-and-forth battle, with Miami holding a slight 93-91 lead entering the fourth quarter. However, Detroit’s defense stepped up in the final minutes, forcing key turnovers and converting on the other end.
With under a minute remaining, Cunningham found Ivey for a crucial three-pointer to give Detroit a 114-111 lead. On the next possession, Adebayo missed a contested layup, allowing the Pistons to ice the game at the free-throw line.
What’s Next?
The win improves Detroit to 39-31, keeping them in the thick of the playoff race. They’ll look to continue their momentum in their next matchup against the Chicago Bulls.
Miami falls to 29-40, putting their postseason hopes in jeopardy. They’ll try to bounce back when they take on the Charlotte Hornets in their next outing.
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