Miami Heat Secure First Home Win Against Detroit Pistons

Jimmy Butler leads the Heat with 23 points as Miami defeats the winless Pistons 106-98 on Dwyane Wade Statue Night.

The Miami Heat overcame a challenging third quarter to secure a 106-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons, marking their first home win of the season.
Jimmy Butler was pivotal for the Heat, contributing 23 points and seven assists, while Terry Rozier and Tyler Herro added 20 and 19 points respectively.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 24 points but struggled in the second half, scoring only six points as the Heat's defense tightened.
The game featured a halftime ceremony honoring Dwyane Wade, with the unveiling of his statue at the Kaseya Center, celebrating his legacy with the franchise.
Despite the victory, the Heat continued to struggle with defensive rebounding, allowing the Pistons to score 20 second-chance points off 19 offensive rebounds.