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The Miami Heat defeated the Detroit Pistons 121–110 on March 8 at Kaseya Center, combining balanced scoring with defensive control to stay ahead in a matchup that fell short of the Vegas total of 230.5. Tyler Herro led Miami with 25 points while Bam Adebayo contributed 24, supported by the Heat's 31 assists and 49 rebounds on 46.2% shooting from the field and 12 three-pointers made. Detroit countered with Cade Cunningham's 26 points and Jalen Duren's 24, but the Pistons shot just 44.4% and managed only 26 assists despite matching Miami's 11 turnovers. Miami's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Detroit 36–32 in that frame to build separation, while the Heat's defensive rating of 111.6 held the visitors well below their offensive rating of 111.6. Detroit's 12 blocks highlighted their interior presence, yet Miami's nine steals and balanced attack proved too much to overcome. The Heat's road-trip momentum continues to strengthen their playoff positioning.
