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Pistons top Heat 128-111 in Miami, marking Detroit's strong start

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:44 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Pistons top Heat 128-111 in Miami, marking Detroit's strong start

Summary

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat 128-111 at Miami on October 23. John Collins led the Pistons with 23 points, while Paul Reed contributed 19 off the bench. Detroit opened the game with a significant 17-2 run and maintained a lead throughout. Miami, facing defensive struggles, has allowed 259 points in its first two games, marking a franchise-worst start to the season. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points for Miami, which is now 0-2. The Pistons' win improves their record to 2-0, the best start since the 2018-19 season. Detroit will continue its road trip against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 26.

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By the Numbers

•Pistons lead wire-to-wire against the Heat.
•Collins scores 23 points, Reed adds 19 off the bench.
•Miami allowed a franchise-record 259 points in two games.
•Antetokounmpo leads Miami with 36 points.
•Pistons visit Philadelphia on October 26.

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2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons roll past Heat 128-111, adding to Miami's season-opening woes on defensive end

What they're saying

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MIAMI (AP) — 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.Former Heat guard Duncan Robinson scored 17 and Cade Cunningham finished with 16 for the Pistons, who led wire-to-wire and are 2-0 for the first time since 2018-19.
— Yahoo Sportsby TIM REYNOLDS

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