Antetokounmpo’s 36 points not enough as Pistons beat Heat
MIAMI, Fla. (Interstat) — The Detroit Pistons beat the Miami Heat 128-111 on Friday at Kaseya Center, improving to 2-0 while dropping the Heat to 0-2 before an announced attendance of 19,616. Detroit opened with the first 11 points and never trailed. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Miami with 36 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Paul Reed topped Detroit with 19 points and 11 rebounds. John Collins added 23 points and seven rebounds, Cade Cunningham had 16 points and eight assists, Daniss Jenkins scored 15, and Davion Mitchell had 18 points and five assists for Miami. Duncan Robinson scored 17, Bobby Portis had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Jalen Duren grabbed six rebounds. Miami cut the lead to 108-94 in the fourth before Detroit pulled away. Detroit’s victory followed a season-opening win over Boston, while Miami lost its second straight after falling to Minnesota. The Pistons visit Philadelphia on Sunday, and the Heat travel to Charlotte on Saturday.