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Game Time: 3:00 PM EDT on Sunday March 17, 2024
Miami Heat 79, Detroit Pistons 66 (Q3 4:07)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
This place is livid after that call on Cade.
I didn’t see a foul . – 4:29 PM
Miami opens the second half with a 13-6 run. Pistons are down 17 – 4:25 PM
Current (and former) Pistons asst. GM George David is standing at midcourt alongside Scott Perry, Mike Abdenour, Arnie Kander and other personnel from the 04 team. They’ll soon be joined by the players – 4:03 PM
Halftime: Heat 60, Pistons 50. Detroit led 32-25, and then gave up 35 points in the final nine minutes of the quarter. This is Miami’s biggest lead thus far.
Ivey: 10 points
Fontecchio: 8 points, 5 rebounds
Cunningham: 8 points, 4 assists – 4:00 PM
Heat lead by 10 at halftime. Offense finally found its footing. Rozier and Robinson leading the way. Getting Bam involved in the PnR but not making him work for everything. – 4:00 PM
Nah did you just see the attention Duncan Robinson got on that final possession of second quarter
Taps it right back to Terry when he sees two in his face
Delon gets the floater
Masterful first half from him – 4:00 PM
HALFTIME: Heat 60, Pistons 50.
Detroit played terrible defense to start, then about eight minutes of some of the best defense of the season and then right back to bad (Miami did also hit some tough shots)
Ivey: 10p
Cunningham and Tek: 8p each
Stewart and Fournier: 7p each – 4:00 PM
Halftime: Heat 60, Pistons 50. Duncan Robinson with 21 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field and 5-of-7 shooting on threes – 3:59 PM
Halftime: #Heat 60, #Pistons 50.
Ivey: 10 pts, 2 asts
Fontecchio: 8 pts, 5 rebs
Cunningham: 8 pts, 2 rebs, 4 asts
Stewart: 7 pts, 2 rebs
Fournier: 7 pts, 2 rebs
Duncan Robinson: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts (7-9 FG; 5-7 3PT) – 3:59 PM
Heat 60, Pistons 50 at half, game’s largest lead. Duncan Robinson 21 points, 5 of 7 on 3s. – 3:59 PM
Delon Wright needs to play man
This perimeter defense is something to utilize – 3:57 PM
Been another tough one for Cade. Six points on eight shots, with four assists so far – 3:56 PM
Duncan Robinson adjusted to the counter
Pistons put size on him
So he starts running higher PnR’s and firing over the top
Everything is so calculated – 3:54 PM
Making threes is important.
Heat has made 5 of its last 7 three-pointers after a 3-of-12 start and now leads 52-43. – 3:53 PM
Robinson (17 points, 5-7 from 3) and Rozier (11 points, 3 assists) are cooking this quarter. Pistons were up seven but now trail by nine, 52-43 – 3:53 PM
Duncan Robinson is 5-of-7 from 3 here in the first half. He has 17 points. – 3:51 PM
Duncan Robinson is cooking now
Size up threes, shooting over the top, slip screens
When he’s in a flow, he’s tough to cool down – 3:50 PM
I’ve heard “Robinson, 3” a lot this weekend. The Michigan alumnus just hit his fourth triple with four minutes to go until halftime. Heat are back up, 40-38 – 3:49 PM
Duncan Robinson up to 14 points on 4-of-6 shooting from three-point range.
Rest of Heat with 26 points on 2-of-11 shooting on threes. – 3:49 PM
Duncan Robinson continues to hit tough shot after tough shot. – 3:48 PM
Heat really struggling to generate quality offense at the moment. – 3:42 PM
Detroit’s playing really good defense right now. Miami is 12-of-32 from the field and 4-14 from 3. – 3:42 PM
Is this the 2004 Pistons playing right now? Miami is getting a good shot like once every five trips. – 3:41 PM
Jaden Ivey hasn’t missed a shot. He has 10 points on 4-4 from the field. – 3:41 PM
Since the trade deadline, the Pistons have been average defensively. In March, they’ve been above-average.
Wrote about the personnel changes that have lifted Detroit’s defense out of the gutter. freep.com/restricted/?re… – 3:35 PM
Heat trail 23-21 at the end of the first quarter
The offense still hasn’t been clicking
Lack of efficiency – 3:34 PM
End of 1: Pistons 23, Heat 21. Miami opened the game with a 13-4 run before Detroit’s defense ramped up. Heat missed their next six shots and shot 3-14 overall after a 6-11 start.
Fontecchio: 5 points, 4 rebounds
Stewart, Fournier: 4 points each – 3:34 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Pistons 23, #Heat 21.
Fontecchio: 5 pts, 4 rebs
Fournier: 4 pts, 2 rebs
Stewart: 4 pts, 1 reb – 3:33 PM
END OF 1Q: Pistons 23, Heat 21. Miami scored 13 points in the first four minutes, just eight in the final eight.
Ivey just clamped up to negate the Heat getting off an-end-of-1Q shot and Monty loved it. – 3:33 PM
End of first quarter: Pistons 23, Heat 21. Pistons already with nine fast-break points. – 3:33 PM
Heat going with a Delon Wright-Patty Mills backcourt, which just over a week ago wasn’t even a thing. – 3:31 PM
Pistons lead 19-18 after being down 13-4 early on.
Probably hyperbolic but this feels like the best defensive stretch all season over the last eight minutes. – 3:30 PM
Delon Wright about to enter for his first game action since Feb. 29. – 3:29 PM
Detroit has played lockdown defense for the last five minutes after a stinker first 120 seconds.
Miami has just two points in the last 4-5 minutes. – 3:27 PM
Pistons take their first lead, 14-13, after the 3 by Tek. They’ve scored 10 straight – 3:26 PM
The Pistons won three championships in 15 years, and haven’t won in the 20 since. The Bad Boys seemed so distant to me as a kid, so it’s weird now realizing how short a span of time 15 years is – 3:24 PM
Erik Spoelstra called that timeout, walked to halfcourt and waved his finger at his team before slamming his clipboard on the court.
Spoelstra is not happy after Ivey beat a few Heat players to that loose ball and then got a clean layup. – 3:23 PM
Pistons countered the Heat’s Duncan-Bam action from last game by defending it with size
Duren-Stewart guarding them
Time for Heat to adjust – 3:22 PM
Miami opened the game with a 13-4 run. Detroit woke up after a timeout and has scored seven in a row. – 3:22 PM
Cade just snatched the ball from Bam as he tried to Euro.
Pistons’ defense much more alive after that timeout. – 3:21 PM
Some smooth Terry Rozier fastbreaks
Heat playing with some pace which is expected in this lineup
Some good paint looks from Bam as well – 3:16 PM
Heat opens 6 of 11 from the field and takes an early 13-4 lead over the Pistons. – 3:15 PM
Pistons are down 13-4 early. Already some turnovers.
Stewart is the only one to score for Detroit. – 3:14 PM
1000
Fastest to 1K triples in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/KyzLCQ05nx – 3:14 PM
Duncan Robinson with three # 1000
When he sizes up from that range, it’s a bucket – 3:13 PM
Duncan Robinson just became the fastest player to make 1,000 3-pointers. He needed 343 games.
He’s also the fastest to 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900 3’s. – 3:12 PM
With that three, Duncan Robinson becomes the fastest player in NBA history to make 1,000 career threes. – 3:12 PM
And there it is, career 3-pointer No. 1,000 for Duncan Robinson. – 3:12 PM
Sunday Starters
#DetroitBasketball | @Kia pic.twitter.com/joE4ghY8t6 – 2:55 PM
Pistons are wearing special warmups to honor the 2004 team pic.twitter.com/ecfCdP0EsJ – 2:52 PM
Today’s injury report #sponsored by @HenryFordHealth pic.twitter.com/DZ4tYpnvyE – 2:51 PM
Chauncey Billups reflects on being back with the Pistons ‘04 championship team 20 years later:
“Being with the guys is special. We talk, but just being together is special.” pic.twitter.com/urQAIWGI30 – 2:48 PM
Starting lineups for today’s game between the @DetroitPistons and Miami Heat: pic.twitter.com/Aw8VpTueot – 2:43 PM
THE CHAMPS ARE HERE🗣
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the ‘04 Championship Team 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZByjX4rM1Y – 2:41 PM
Chauncey said he agrees that the 2004 Pistons team didn’t have superstars and that the group took pride in that. – 2:34 PM
With Butler and Jovic out today, Heat going with a starting lineup of Rozier, D. Robinson, Jaquez, Highsmith and Adebayo vs. Pistons.
This is the Heat’s 32nd different starting lineup, which sets a new franchise record. – 2:32 PM
Heat starters:
Terry Rozier
Duncan Robinson
Jaime Jaquez
Haywood Highsmith
Bam Adebayo – 2:31 PM
With Jimmy Butler, Tyler, Herro, Nikola Jovic and Kevin Love out, Heat opening in Detroit today with a lineup of Bam Adebayo, Terry Rozier, Duncan Robinson, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Haywood Highsmith. – 2:30 PM
Rip Hamilton on returning to Detroit 20 years after the Pistons’ last championship and the emotions that come along with it.
“This is home.” pic.twitter.com/QeHVdatc0I – 2:22 PM
Jimmy Butler among those out for Heat today vs. Pistons. Who’s in, who’s out and what to know about the Heat’s new injuries miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 2:09 PM
The Pistons are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 championship team at today’s game.
Here’s a cool locker room display of the starting five. Chauncey’s Finals MVP trophy, Rip’s mask, and Rasheed’s belt are also included. pic.twitter.com/0INczk41cX – 2:04 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham and Portland coach Chauncey Billups are among the 2004 championship players here in Detroit.
Pistons are honoring that team today. – 2:01 PM
The Pistons are celebrating the 2004 champions and among the players here: Hamilton, Billups, Wallace, Okur and Hunter. pic.twitter.com/aCYp8G5Rpz – 1:56 PM
Erik Spoelstra says the hope is Tyler Herro will still return before the end of the regular season: “That’s the hope. He’s been making progress and we’ll treat him day to day, keep on making progress. And again, his body will let us know.” – 1:38 PM
Monty on Taj Gibson: “Guys know his body of work, they’ve seen him play, they know the programs he’s been in and he has a spotless reputation. During practices he’s on the floor like everyone else … when he says something, it’s substantial and the guys respect it.” – 1:26 PM
Pistons coach Monty Williams says Caleb Martin deserves more credit for what he’s done for Heat. – 1:19 PM
Monty Williams says he told Pistons staff that Caleb Martin doesn’t get enough respect around the league for his play on both ends of the court. – 1:19 PM
Monty Williams says there’s no update on Ausar Thompson’s status. – 1:17 PM
Jimmy Butler sidelined vs. Pistons by foot bruise, his 20th missed game of season sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/17/jim… Today’s notebook. – 1:16 PM
ASK IRA: Do Heat again have to plan for playoff life without Tyler Herro? sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/17/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 1:16 PM
#Heat forward Jimmy Butler (right foot contusion) is officially out for today’s game against the #Pistons. – 1:05 PM
Highest 3P% since the All-Star Break (min 5 3PA per game):
49.3 — Lu Dort
46.2 — Devin Vassell
45.9 — Simone Fontecchio
45.7 — Grayson Allen
45.5 — LeBron James pic.twitter.com/gogGByFHir – 12:36 PM
Swider Man, Cole Swagger, Cole Blooded
Call him what you want, he’s a baller who’s adjusting to the 305 just fine
Ride Along // @BMWUSA pic.twitter.com/L5KUlK79vh – 12:06 PM
Klay Thompson passed Kevin Love in scoring last night.
He’s No. 148 all-time now. – 12:02 PM
Jimmy Butler sidelined vs. Pistons by foot bruise, his 20th missed game of season. sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/17/jim… Also: Lowry reunion up next; schedule only gets tougher. – 11:56 AM
NEW: Jimmy Butler among those out for Heat today vs. Pistons. Who’s in, who’s out and what to know about the Heat’s new injuries miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 11:52 AM
Heat rotation this afternoon:
Terry Rozier
Duncan Robinson
Jaime Jaquez
Caleb Martin
Bam Adebayo
Patty Mills
Delon Wright
Haywood Highsmith
Thomas Bryant – 11:48 AM
Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for this afternoon’s game vs. Pistons because of his right foot contusion. – 11:35 AM
Jimmy Butler is now listed as out for the Heat today in Detroit, with a right foot contusion. Also out for Heat: Tyler Herro (foot), Kevin Love (heel), Nikola Jovic (hamstring), Josh Richardson (shoulder), Cole Swider (G League), Alondes Williams (G League). – 11:32 AM
John Jenkins, summoned to Dolphins offices last Wed., instead is re-signing with Raiders, per @amberwsports. Dolphins had initial interest in exploring a 3rd Fins stint for Jenkins, but he was positioned to get good $$ ($3.25 M from LV). Miami opted for Benito Jones/Hand instead. – 10:30 AM
Recording our Eastern Conference mailbag shortly. Could use some more questions on the Knicks, Bulls, Hornets and Pistons. – 10:19 AM
📍 HOME (@LCArena_Detroit)
@UWMLife | #Detroitbasketball pic.twitter.com/owt3MHzt8d – 10:13 AM
After this afternoon’s game vs. Pistons in Detroit, the Heat’s next five games come vs. teams with winning records.
Heat enters today in eighth place in the East — one-half game behind the No. 7 76ers and one game behind the No. 6 Pacers. – 9:57 AM
We’re showing love to one of the scariest guards in the league today!
HBD @T_Rozzay3 🎂 pic.twitter.com/e9dOb0UtQ6 – 9:00 AM