Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points, but Miami got too little support and fell to Detroit, 128-111. Poor shooting, a quiet night from Bam Adebayo and struggles on the boards and in loose-ball battles left the Heat with their first 0-2 start since 2022-23.

By the Numbers
  • Giannis: 36 points.
  • Heat: 38.2% shooting from the field and 15-for-51 from 3-point range.
  • Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr.: 4-for-16 combined from 3.
  • John Collins: 23 points, including 5-for-6 from 3.
  • Paul Reed: 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Yes, But

Miami’s shooting and effort were major problems, but Detroit also had to adjust after Jalen Duren left with a hamstring injury after 10 minutes. Paul Reed filled the gap with a double-double, while former Heat guard Duncan Robinson added 17 points for the Pistons.

State of Play
  • The Heat are 0-2 for the first time since 2022-23 and have lost their first two home games for the first time since 2023-24.
  • Adebayo finished with six points and six rebounds after early foul trouble.
  • Miami begins its first road trip with a back-to-back game against Charlotte.
What's Next

Miami faces the Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back, with a chance to halt its slow start on the road.

Bottom Line

Giannis is delivering; the Heat need better shooting, defense and collective effort before individual star performances become another missed opportunity.