Giannis Antetokounmpo's 36 points weren't enough to secure a 128-111 victory for the Pistons over the Heat.

October 24th - The Pistons defeated the Heat 128-111 . Collins contributed 23 points , 7 rebounds , and 1 assist, while Reed added 19 points , 11 rebounds , and 4 assists. For the Heat, Antetokounmpo scored 36 points, 12 rebounds , and 5 assists, while Mitchell contributed 18 points , 2 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, the Pistons started with an 11-0 run. Antetokounmpo then scored a layup, but the Pistons extended their lead to 17 points thanks to consecutive three-pointers from Cunningham and Collins. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led 41-26 . In the second quarter, the Heat narrowed the gap to single digits at one point. Facing the Heat's continued pressure, Reed scored repeatedly in the paint and extended his scoring through free throws, while Cunningham also hit a fadeaway jumper. At halftime, the Pistons led 65-53 .

After switching sides, the Pistons once extended their lead to 80-59 . The Heat then rallied through Wiggins and Thompson, but Collins' three-pointer and Joe's consecutive jump shots and reverse layups allowed the Pistons to regain control. At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons led 103-80 . In the final quarter, the Heat narrowed the gap to 94-108 . In the final stages of the game, Jenkins scored consecutive points from the free-throw line, and Joe hit a jump shot, maintaining the Pistons' lead. Although the Heat's bench players managed to score some points before the final buzzer, it wasn't enough to change the outcome. Ultimately, the Pistons defeated the Heat 128-111 .

Pistons player statistics

Collins 23 points, 7 rebounds , 1 assist; Reed 19 points, 11 rebounds , 4 assists; Robinson 17 points , 1 rebound, 2 assists; Cunningham 16 points , 2 rebounds, 8 assists; Jenkins 15 points , 5 rebounds , 5 assists; Joe 12 points, 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Holland II 8 points, 5 rebounds , 4 assists; Huerter 5 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Green 5 points, 3 rebounds

Heat player statistics

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points , 12 rebounds , and 5 assists; Donovan Mitchell had 18 points , 2 rebounds , and 5 assists ; Bobby Portis had 11 points , 8 rebounds , and 2 assists ; Andrew Wiggins had 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists; Tim Hardaway Jr. had 8 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist ; Larson had 7 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Klay Thompson had 6 points , 2 rebounds , and 2 assists; Luka Jovic had 5 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Bam Adebayo had 4 points , 6 rebounds, and 3 assists .

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