Heat Pull Away Late To Defeat Pistons
The Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons, 118-105, at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday.

The Heat (42-37) assured to end the season with a winning record thanks to a comfortable win over the Pistons (16-63). Miami looked good in the early going and raced out to a 31-27 score in the first quarter, and the Heat bolstered their lead even further following a 28-25 score in the second quarter. The Heat didn’t step off the gas in the second half, but the Pistons showed signs of life with a 27-21 third quarter, making it a one-point game with only 12 minutes left. The Heat pulled away when they needed it the most, and they won the final quarter by a 38-26 score, ultimately securing the victory. The win moved the Heat to 16-23 on the road, while the Pistons fell to 9-31 at home.

Jimmy Butler led the way for the Heat with 27 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and four steals. Gabe Vincent finished with 22 points, three rebounds and two assists. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo both produced 18 points and two assists, with Adebayo also adding four boards and two steals while Herro grabbed five rebounds. Kyle Lowry delivered 11 points and five assists. Max Strus ended with nine points.

Jaden Ivey led the way for Detroit with 30 points and seven assists. Jalen Duren posted a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds. James Wiseman had 14 points and six rebounds. Isaiah Livers recorded 15 points and three boards. Eugene Omoruyi notched 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Posted on: 4/4/2023 8:29 PM
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