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Pistons vs Heat final score: Detroit stays hot from deep, Duren and Ausar leave early

Detroit defeated Miami 128-111, fueled by a 47 percent success rate from three-point range. John Collins led the way with 23 points and seven rebounds, including five made triples.

Paul Reed contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham managed the offense despite seven turnovers. The Pistons' bench outscored Miami's by 64-39, with contributions from Ron Holland, Kevin Huerter, and Isaiah Joe.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points on 15-of-26 shooting for the Heat, while Duncan Robinson hit five of ten three-pointers. However, Detroit's victory was marred by injuries to Jalen Duren, who left in the second quarter with a hamstring issue, and Ausar Thompson, who suffered a lower body injury after recording a block on Giannis and a lob pass to Cunningham.

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