Nov 14, 2026 7:15 PM

Fresh off a dominant win, the Miami Heat seeks redemption against a surging Detroit squad. Can Giannis and Adebayo overcome the league's fourth-ranked defense to finally secure a winning record?

MIAMI, Fla. – Following a 133-121 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday at the Kaseya Center, the Miami Heat will return to the local hardwood for a rematch against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

It's the second meeting between the Eastern Conference competitors in 13 games.

Previously, the Pistons left South Florida with a 128-111 win, as Paul Reed led with a 19-point and 11-rebound double double. All-Star guard Cade Cunningham only had 16 points, but carved out eight assists, plus Duncan Robinson scored 17 points with five three-pointers made.

A lot has transpired since then, such as the Heat reaching .500 (6-6) for the first time this season.

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Here is all the important information to keep in mind heading into Saturday's matchup:

How to Watch and Tipoff

Television Channel: NBA TV

Tipoff: 8:00 p.m. E.T.

Projected Starting Lineups

- MIA

PG: Davion Mitchell

SG: Klay Thompson

SF: Pelle Larsson

PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo

C: Bam Adebayo

- DET

PG: Cade Cunningham

SG: Danniss Jenkins

SF: Duncan Robinson

PF: Ausar Thompson

C: John Collins

Injury Report

- MIA

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Probable; Right Wrist Sprain)

Vladislav Goldin (Out; Two-Way, G League)

Pelle Larsson (Doubtful; Illness)

Klay Thompson (Probable; Left Ankle Sprain

- DET

Jalen Duren (Out; Right Hamstring Strain)

Elijah Harkless (Questionable; Two-Way, G League)

Isaiah Joe (Out; Right Hip Contusion)

Isaac Jones (Questionable; Two-Way, G League)

Chaz Lanier (Out; G League Assignment)

Ebuka Okorie (Out; G League Assignment)

Ugonna Onyenso (Out; Two-Way, G League)

Game Notes

The Heat's star duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo combined for 74 points (37 each) in Friday's win. However, it wasn't just them lighting up the show in front of the fanbase.

Davion Mitchell, starting point guard, finished with 22 points on 50 percent shooting, five rebounds, a block, and 17 assists with just one turnover in 39 minutes.

Plus, second-round rookie Ryan Conwell came off the bench and went for 20 points on 50 percent shooting, five rebounds, and two assists in 33 minutes.

A remarkable start to the five-game homestand.

Meanwhile, Cunningham is coming off a 52-point and 11-assist double double performance in a 144-140 double overtime win over the Washington Wizards. Thompson followed with a triple double: 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.

The Pistons have the fourth-best defensive rating in the league – 106.9.

An opportunity presents itself for the Heat to go over .500 for the first time this season.

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