Pistons Slide By Heat

     The Detroit Pistons slipped by the Miami Heat 116-113 on Wednesday night. The Heat, who have lost nine straight games, began a new homestand. It was the first time that Erik Spoelstra was a head coach during a nine-game losing streak. 

     Miami(29-40) rambled out to a 32-22 lead at the end of the opening quarter. The Heat were slightly ahead 60-58 at halftime. 

     In the second half, Detroit(39-31) kept with the pace and trailed 93-88 after three quarters. The Pistons got a buzzer beater from Cade Cunningham on a three-point bank shot at the end of the final quarter. 

     Bam Adebayo compiled for the Heat with a game-high 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Tyler Herro was able to add 29 points. Kel'el Ware chalked up 14 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. 

     Cunningham led the Pistons with a triple-double of 25 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Jalen Duren composed 15 points along with 11 rebounds.