Pistons vs Heat, November 29, 2025 – high-scoring thriller in Miami

Game overview

Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat 138–135 in a high‑scoring matchup played in Miami on November 29, 2025. The visitors improved to a 16–4 record, while the Heat fell to 13–7 after the narrow home loss.

Score by quarters

The Pistons built their win on strong early offense, outscoring Miami in three of the four periods. The Heat produced a big late push but fell just short.

1st quarter: Pistons 36 – Heat 23
2nd quarter: Pistons 35 – Heat 36
3rd quarter: Pistons 37 – Heat 32
4th quarter: Pistons 30 – Heat 44
Final: Detroit 138 – Miami 135

Key team stats

Both teams played at a fast pace with efficient shooting, and Detroit held a small edge inside the arc and on the glass. Miami answered with strong three‑point and free‑throw shooting to stay in the game.

Pistons field goals: 55/93 (59%)
Pistons three‑pointers: 11/26 (42%)
Pistons free throws: 17/23 (74%)
Pistons rebounds: 43 total
Heat field goals: 44/88 (50%)
Heat three‑pointers: 14/29 (48%)
Heat free throws: 33/39 (85%)
Heat rebounds: 38 total

Detroit player highlights

Detroit relied on balanced scoring, efficient shooting, and solid playmaking from its main rotation. One of the Pistons’ leading scorers went 10‑for‑12 from the field, finishing with 26 points and helping power the offense.

Other Detroit contributors added double‑digit points with strong rebounding and passing, leading to 29 team assists and 76 points in the paint. Bench players also chipped in with efficient shooting and energy stats like offensive boards and steals.

Miami player highlights

Miami’s starters produced big numbers to fuel the late rally in the fourth quarter. One Heat player scored 31 points on 10‑of‑15 shooting, going 9‑for‑9 at the free‑throw line and adding six rebounds. Another starter added 28 points with three three‑pointers and frequent trips to the line.

Additional Heat starters contributed with double‑digit scoring, strong rebounding totals, and double‑digit assists from a playmaking guard. Bench players added scoring, rebounding, and blocks but could not quite complete the comeback.

Standings impact

The win kept Detroit near the top of its division with a winning percentage around .800 and a current one‑game winning streak. Miami, at 13–7, remained near the top of its division but picked up a loss that ended its recent positive run.

Detroit Pistons 138 – Miami Heat 135, November 29, 2025: a high‑tempo shootout where Detroit’s early dominance and efficient shooting survived a furious late surge by Miami.

Авторское резюме: A fast‑paced duel in Miami ends 138–135 for Detroit, whose early dominance and efficient shooting outlast a furious late Heat rally in a near‑comeback thriller.

Basketball-Reference.com — 2025-11-30