The Detroit Pistons recorded a comprehensive 23-point victory over the Miami Heat, snapping a four game losing streak.
The Detroit Pistons came out firing from the tip-off, with their hot start setting the tone for the rest of the game.
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The Pistons outscored the Miami Heat 28-16 in the first, but had to withstand a spirited fight back which almost saw them lose the lead midway through the second.
However, unlike a number of other games we’ve seen from the Pistons this year, they were able to steady the ship and regain control despite the Heat finding their groove in the second quarter.
Andre Drummond and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were instrumental, both putting in impressive performances.
Drummond had arguably his best all-around game this season, posting 18 points, 15 rebounds, 4 steals and 4 blocks while keeping Hassan Whiteside to just 6 points and 8 rebounds.
Whiteside had yet to have a single game this season with less than 10 rebounds.
Caldwell-Pope on the other hand had 22 points on 7 of 13 shooting and pulled in 5 rebounds.
The Pistons also saw solid contributions off the bench from Beno Undrih, Jon Leuer and Stanley Johnson, a big improvement from the disappointing performances turned in recently by the bench unit.