{"id":436651,"date":"2026-10-24T08:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/436651\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T08:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T08:32:13","slug":"gamethread-miami-heat-0-1-look-to-bounce-back-against-detroit-pistons-1-0-hot-hot-hoops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/436651\/","title":{"rendered":"GAMETHREAD: Miami Heat (0-1) look to bounce back against Detroit Pistons (1-0) &#8211; Hot Hot Hoops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/miami-heat-detroit-pistons-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Heat Pistons\" class=\"wp-image-2655\"  \/>(Photo courtesy of the NBA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Miami Heat are back in action tonight as they welcome the Detroit Pistons to Kaseya Center, looking to bounce back from a disappointing start to the 2026-27 NBA season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami dropped its season opener to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, 131-106, despite an impressive 35-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo in his official Heat debut. The two-time MVP delivered, but Miami struggled defensively and connected on just eight of its 33 three-point attempts, and that\u2019s including their early hot start with newcomers Giannis, Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr. all knocking down their first attempts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tonight provides an opportunity to turn things around.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pistons arrive in Miami with a 1-0 record after rallying from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics, 121-113, in their season opener. Led by Cade Cunningham and a talented young supporting cast, Detroit figures to be one of the Eastern Conference\u2019s tougher opponents this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s also a familiar face returning to Miami, as former Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson makes his first visit to Kaseya Center this season wearing a Pistons uniform. Robinson scored 21 points in Detroit\u2019s opener, including five three-pointers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Erik Spoelstra and the Heat, the focus will be on improving their defensive intensity, finding a better offensive rhythm and getting more consistent contributions from the supporting cast around Giannis and Bam Adebayo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a road matchup against Charlotte awaiting Saturday, Miami would certainly love to pick up its first win before heading out of town.<\/p>\n<p>STARTING LINEUPS<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami Heat<\/p>\n<p>Davion Mitchell, PG<\/p>\n<p>Klay Thompson, SG<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Wiggins, SF<\/p>\n<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo, PF<\/p>\n<p>Bam Adebayo, C<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Detroit Pistons<\/p>\n<p>Cade Cunningham, PG<\/p>\n<p>Duncan Robinson, SG<\/p>\n<p>Ausar Thompson, SF<\/p>\n<p>John Collins, PF<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Duren, C<\/p>\n<p>INJURY REPORT \/ PLAYER AVAILABILITY<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami Heat<\/p>\n<p>Dru Smith \u2014 AVAILABLE (right calf strain)<\/p>\n<p>Myron Gardner \u2014 AVAILABLE (right ankle sprain)<\/p>\n<p>Vladislav Goldin \u2014 AVAILABLE (right ankle sprain)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Detroit Pistons<\/p>\n<p>Taurean Prince \u2014 AVAILABLE (personal)<\/p>\n<p>Elijah Harkless \u2014 OUT (G League\/two-way assignment)<\/p>\n<p>Isaac Jones \u2014 OUT (G League\/two-way assignment)<\/p>\n<p>Ugonna Onyenso \u2014 OUT (G League\/two-way assignment)<\/p>\n<p>GAME INFO<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matchup:\u00a0Detroit Pistons (1-0) at Miami Heat (0-1)<br \/>Date:\u00a0Friday, October 23, 2026<br \/>Time:\u00a08:00 PM ET<br \/>Location:\u00a0Kaseya Center \u2014 Miami, Florida<br \/>TV:\u00a0WPLG Local 10 \/ Local 10+ (South Florida)<br \/>Radio:\u00a0560 AM \/ 104.3 FM (South Florida)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s only Game 2 of an 82-game season, but the Heat have an opportunity to respond after a rough opening night and give the home crowd something to celebrate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the conversation below, share your thoughts throughout the game and cheer on the Heat with the Hot Hot Hoops community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s go HEAT!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">***<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check out our other content, click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hothothoops.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Twitter\/X\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hothothoops?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow Hot Hot Hoops on Instagram\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hothothoops?fbclid=PAAaZK-uxa3cMPUQcM2z6aGmK3faJ-G1R7YKtEOcPJNPO4VwfOvw1epBIoCyk_aem_Ad_aZ7zQwWkfVN5rHfd0UkIWrYEnU4j4Ulz0SRK__Qt1738L-NeQ3cZC5voFks7V6K8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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