The Miami Heat will face off against the Detroit Pistons in a matchup featuring contrasting recent performances. The Heat enter the game with a record of 13-10, riding a four-game winning streak and currently positioned second in their division. Tyler Herro leads the team with an average of 24.2 points per game, while Bam Adebayo contributes significantly with 10.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
In contrast, the Pistons hold a record of 10-16 and are coming off a single loss, placing them fifth in their division. Cade Cunningham stands out for Detroit, averaging 23.6 points and 9.3 assists per game. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries, with the Heat sidelined by Nikola Jović, Pelle Larsson, and Josh Richardson, while the Pistons will be without Bobi Klintman and Tobias Harris.
Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons Game Information
Game Date: December 16, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit – BSD, NBA League Pass Channel 3
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Detroit Pistons Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 10-16
Conference Record: 9-14
Division Record: 1-5
Streak: 1 loss
Miami Heat Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 13-10
Conference Record: 9-7
Division Record: 3-1
Streak: 4 win
Stat Leaders
Detroit Pistons (10-16, #5 in division)
Points Leader: Cade Cunningham, 23.6 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jalen Duren, 8.91 RPG
Assists Leader: Cade Cunningham, 9.3 APG
Steals Leader: Jaden Ivey, 0.96 SPG
Blocks Leader: Isaiah Stewart, 1.31 BPG
Miami Heat (13-10, #2 in division)
Points Leader: Tyler Herro, 24.2 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Bam Adebayo, 10.35 RPG
Assists Leader: Bam Adebayo, 5.2 APG
Steals Leader: Bam Adebayo, 1.48 SPG
Blocks Leader: Thomas Bryant, 0.9 BPG
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
Bobi Klintman – Calf (Out) – The Pistons said that Klintman will not play on Thursday (Dec. 12) game versus the Celtics and is out indefinitely.
Tobias Harris – Hand (Out) – Harris is OUT for Monday’s (Dec. 16) game against Miami.
Miami Heat Injury Report
Nikola Jović – Ankle (Out) – Jovic is OUT for Monday’s (Dec. 16) game against Detroit.
Pelle Larsson – Ankle (Out) – Larsson is OUT for Monday’s (Dec. 16) game against Detroit.
Josh Richardson – Heel (Out) – Richardson had an injection in his left heel Wednesday (Dec. 11) and is expected to be Out for one week, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Detroit Pistons Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 16, 2024 vs Miami Heat
December 19, 2024 vs Utah Jazz
December 21, 2024 at Phoenix Suns
December 23, 2024 at Los Angeles Lakers
December 26, 2024 at Sacramento Kings
December 28, 2024 at Denver Nuggets
January 01, 2025 vs Orlando Magic
January 03, 2025 vs Charlotte Hornets
January 04, 2025 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
January 06, 2025 vs Portland Trail Blazers
Miami Heat Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 16, 2024 at Detroit Pistons
December 20, 2024 vs Oklahoma City Thunder
December 21, 2024 at Orlando Magic
December 23, 2024 vs Brooklyn Nets
December 26, 2024 at Orlando Magic
December 28, 2024 at Atlanta Hawks
December 29, 2024 at Houston Rockets
January 01, 2025 vs New Orleans Pelicans
January 02, 2025 vs Indiana Pacers
January 04, 2025 vs Utah Jazz
