The Miami Heat took control of their rematch with Detroit on Saturday night, pulling away in the second half for a 137-117 win at home. It was a sharp turnaround from the 128-111 loss to the Pistons three weeks earlier.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 34 points on 13-of-17 shooting, adding 14 rebounds and 8 assists. Klay Thompson came off a hot shooting night with 26 points, including six three-pointers, while Bam Adebayo scored 20 and Davion Mitchell finished with 15 points and 9 assists.
Detroit led 39-37 after the first quarter, but Miami outscored the Pistons 66-47 across the middle two periods to take command. The Heat shot 51% from the field and 39% from deep, while Detroit managed just 40%. Miami also won the transition game, outscoring Detroit 28-11 on fast-break points, and its bench contributed 37 points.
Cade Cunningham scored 33 points with 8 assists for Detroit, hitting all 14 of his free throws, and Kevin Huerter added 20. Detroit’s offense around them struggled, though, with John Collins going 3-of-13.
BETWEEN HIS OWN LEGS 😲
HOW did Giannis find Klay in the corner?? https://t.co/y2ifH41yTx
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2026
This will be Miami’s 4 straight win, following Friday’s 133-121 victory over Cleveland. The Heat host Houston on Monday, while the Pistons will travel to San Antonio Tuesday night.
