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Heat’s road win vs. Pistons was impressive for a few reasons: ‘It’s just a good start to 2026’
The Miami Heat’s new-look high-scoring and fast-paced offense has drawn a lot of attention this season. After all, the Heat has reached the 140-point mark in a league-leading seven games this season and is a perfect 7-0 in those contests. But the Heat has struggled to win the games that its offense hasn’t been clicking in this season.
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Pistons vs Heat preview: Kick off 2026 with a bang
Detroit kicks off 2026 with a familiar foe in the Miami Heat. These teams have traded game winners over the last few years. This is a matchup between two coaches who squeeze the most out of the talent in their roster.
Norman Powell scored 36 points and Bam Abdebayo added 15 points and 14 rebounds as the Miami Heat extended their winning streak to four games with a 118-112 win over the Detroit Pistons.
As the midway point of the NBA regular season approaches, the Miami Heat still isn’t where it wants to be.
Our NBA betting picks expect points aplenty when two exciting offenses collide in Detroit tonight. Free Heat vs. Pistons predictions for January 1, 2026.
Following his arrival from the Los Angeles Clippers in a lopsided offseason trade, veteran guard Norman Powell stated his intention to pursue an All-Star berth while with the Miami Heat, after narrowly missing selection in the 2024-25 season.
As he exited Kaseya Center Monday night, Bam Adebayo said there is no better way to end a year than with a win. Apparently, the Miami Heat believe there is no better way to start the year.