The Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat, 107 - 98, at American Airlines Arena on Sunday. While there were only two ties and five lead changes in total, this game was close throughout. Miami actually led for the first 30 minutes, while the Pistons took their first lead in the third quarter and never looked back. Defense in the second half was key for Detroit, as they held Miami to just 32 points in that 24 - minute stretch. Rebounding was the biggest factor in Detroit's win, as they won that battle, 48 - 34. They also dominated scoring down low as well, as they outscored the Heat, 42 - 26 in the paint. The Pistons (16 - 20) have been in a terrible rut recently, but this is a big road win to get them closer to .500. Reggie Jackson had his best game of the season, as he led the team with 27 points, two rebounds and four assists. Andre Drummond was equally as good, as he totaled 25 points, 18 rebounds and two blocks. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was the only other starter with more than 11, as he tallied 23 points, six rebounds and five assists. More importantly, those three players combined to go 31 - of - 51 from the field. Detroit will return to action on Tuesday in a home matchup against the Indiana Pacers. The Heat (10 - 25) had to play this game without Goran Dragic, Hassan Whiteside and Justise Winslow, as they simply did n't have enough bullets to win this fight. Josh Richardson had to carry the load, as he accumulated 14 points, eight assists and two steals in the loss. Wayne Ellington led the starters in scoring, as he accrued 18 points, four rebounds and three assists. James Johnson led the team in scoring off the bench, collecting 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Miami will look to get out of this slide on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns.
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