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Miami Heat 118, Detroit Pistons 112: final score and stats

Miami Heat beat Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat 118 to Detroit Pistons 112, on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat.

NBAThursday, January 1, 2026
Miami Heat logoMiami Heat19-15118
Final
DateJan 1, 2026
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVFanDuel SN Sun, NBA League Pass, FanDuel SN DET Ext
Attendance20,062

Line score

Team1234T
Miami Heat33303124118
Detroit Pistons26282731112

Top performers

Miami Heat
PointsNorman Powell · 36
ReboundsBam Adebayo · 14
AssistsDavion Mitchell · 11
RatingNorman Powell · 36 PTS
Detroit Pistons
PointsCade Cunningham · 31
ReboundsCade Cunningham · 8
AssistsCade Cunningham · 11
RatingCade Cunningham · 31 PTS, 8 REB, 11 AST, 3 STL

Team comparison

Miami HeatDetroit Pistons
Points per game
115.7
112.7
Points allowed per game
120.0
104.6
19-15Record25-9
2nd in Southeast DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
4-3Road record / home record3-2
WWLWLLast 5WLLWW
W2StreakW1

Team stats

Miami HeatDetroit Pistons
43-99FG38-80
Field Goal %
43
48
14-393PT9-26
Three Point %
36
35
18-20FT27-31
Free Throw %
90
87
Rebounds
49
40
Offensive Rebounds
15
6
Defensive Rebounds
34
34
Assists
25
25
Steals
14
11
Blocks
6
9
Turnovers
18
20
Team Turnovers
2
1
Total Turnovers
20
21
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Miami Heat

No injuries listed.

Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Ugonna Onyenso C · Foot
Day-To-Day

Box score

Miami Heat

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Andrew Wiggins32177-201-52-281220624-9
Bam Adebayo33155-141-24-41401213112+17
Kel'el Ware2741-60-42-213012231010
Norman Powell353612-237-145-522310112+4
Davion Mitchell3383-72-30-0111521101+3
Simone Fontecchio652-31-10-030100121+4
Jaime Jaquez Jr.30199-120-11-335220032+2
Nikola Jovic2451-101-72-255201050-5
Dru Smith1593-41-22-201131005+3
Kasparas Jakucionis600-00-00-000000001+11
Team11843-9914-3918-20492518146153419

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Duncan Robinson2093-71-52-222100021-10
Isaiah Stewart3062-51-31-242205044-1
Jalen Duren18126-120-00-050110051-17
Cade Cunningham40316-162-617-18811732174+6
Ausar Thompson30125-80-02-322212022-13
Paul Reed1294-40-01-271120251+13
Ronald Holland II1821-70-20-051210232+1
Javonte Green26114-71-22-221110022-2
Marcus Sasser24186-104-62-242220133-1
Jaden Ivey2121-40-20-013100010-6
Team11238-809-2627-3140252011963420

Recent form

Nov 10, 2026 · at Utah JazzW 115-109
Nov 8, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 114-108
Nov 5, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 100-120
Nov 4, 2026 · at LA ClippersW 117-116
Nov 2, 2026 · at Los Angeles LakersL 117-138
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112
Nov 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91
Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94

Season series

Series tied 1-1
Mar 8, 2026DET 110, MIA 121
Jan 1, 2026MIA 118, DET 112
Nov 29, 2025DET 138, MIA 135

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons?

Miami Heat won, 118-112, on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

What was the final score of Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons?

Miami Heat 118, Detroit Pistons 112.

Who were the top performers?

Miami Heat: Norman Powell (36 points). Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (31 points).

Where is Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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