Pistons edge Heat 138-135 in thrilling overtime win

Game Recap: Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat

MIAMI — Cade Cunningham powered the Detroit Pistons with 29 points, leading the Eastern Conference front-runners to a hard-fought 138-135 overtime victory against the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Duncan Robinson, returning to Miami, added 18 points, showcasing his trademark shooting touch.

Key Performers

Cade Cunningham: 29 points, 7 assists, showing strong leadership and poise in clutch moments.
Duncan Robinson: 18 points in his first game back against his former team.
Jaden Ivey: Contributed 22 points, keeping Detroit’s offense balanced.
Jimmy Butler (Miami): Recorded 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in a determined effort that fell just short.
Bam Adebayo: Dominated inside with 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Tyler Herro: Added 20 points but missed a crucial three-pointer late in overtime.

Game Flow

The Pistons built an early lead behind hot shooting from Robinson and Ivey. Miami clawed back in the second half behind Butler’s aggressive drives and Adebayo’s interior presence, forcing overtime after Butler tied the game with a baseline jumper.

In overtime, Cunningham took control, scoring six of Detroit’s final eight points. A three-pointer by Robinson with less than 30 seconds remaining sealed the win despite a late Miami push.

Coach and Player Reactions

Cunningham said postgame:

"We stayed calm when they made their runs and trusted each other to finish strong."

Pistons coach Monty Williams praised his team’s resilience:

"Our composure in overtime showed how much we’ve grown since the start of the season."

Game Notes

Detroit’s bench outscored Miami’s 42-28.
The Pistons improved to 15-4, maintaining the best record in the Eastern Conference.
The Heat dropped to 10-9, losing their third straight game at home.

“They made tough shots. We’ll learn from this one,” Jimmy Butler said afterward.

Next Up

The Pistons continue their road trip against the Orlando Magic on Monday. The Heat will look to rebound when they host the Chicago Bulls the same night.

Author’s Summary: Detroit outlasted Miami in overtime with Cade Cunningham’s leadership and clutch shooting, strengthening their hold atop the Eastern Conference.

ESPN — 2025-11-30