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Heat waste another great Giannis Antetokounmpo performance, lose 128-111 to Pistons

For the second-straight game, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored at least 35 points, recording 36 on Friday. And for the second-straight game, the Heat provided nowhere near enough help for the 10-time All-Star. Despite an outstanding game from their newest superstar, Cade…

By Matt Hanifan · Hot Hot Hoops

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:04 AM

Key Things to Know

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat 128-111 despite Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 36 points.
The defeat drops the Miami Heat to an 0-2 record to start the season.
Miami struggled from the field, shooting 38.2 percent overall and 15-of-51 from 3-point range.

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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat 128-111 at Kaseya Center, handing Miami an 0-2 start to the season. Despite a 36-point effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat struggled offensively, shooting just 38.2 percent from the floor.

John Collins led Detroit with 23 points, while Paul Reed added 19 points and 11 rebounds after Jalen Duren left with a hamstring injury. Miami's perimeter additions struggled, with Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. shooting a combined 4-of-16 from 3-point range.

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