At 0-2, Miami Heat must really introduce themselves now: ‘We all have to be better’

"Sometimes ... you need to be shocked a little bit," Giannis Antetokounmpo says after Heat drop to 0-2.

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Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:41 AM

Key Things to Know

The Miami Heat fell to 0-2 after suffering a 128-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Giannis Antetokounmpo called for greater urgency after posting 36 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.
Head coach Erik Spoelstra noted early adversity will force the revamped roster to introduce themselves to each other.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Miami Heat dropped to 0-2 to start the season following a 128-111 home loss to the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The defeat came after a 25-point opening loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, prompting calls for increased urgency and communication from head coach Erik Spoelstra and newcomer Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 36 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists, but early deficits and cold perimeter shooting hampered Miami. The starting lineup of Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Davion Mitchell, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins struggled defensively, shooting just 27.4 percent from 3-point range over the two games.

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At 0-2, Miami Heat must really introduce themselves now: ‘We all have to be better’

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