NBA · Final

Pistons Edge Heat in Thrilling Finish

138

135

Saturday, November 29, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Kaseya Center

Detroit Pistons 138, Miami Heat 135, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat?

Detroit Pistons beat Miami Heat 138-135 at Kaseya Center on November 29, 2025.

Who was favored in Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat?

Miami Heat were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -166 (about 62% implied). The underdog won.

In a closely contested matchup at the Kaseya Center, the Detroit Pistons narrowly defeated the Miami Heat with a final score of 138-135. This victory marked the Pistons' second consecutive win against the Heat in their recent series, extending their lead to 2-0 this season after winning the first meeting earlier in the year. The Pistons, now boasting a record of 17-4, continue to show their strength, while the Heat's record falls to 13-8.

The game was characterized by a back-and-forth battle, particularly in the fourth quarter, where both teams exchanged leads multiple times. Key scoring plays included a tip shot from Bam Adebayo that brought the Heat within two points, and a crucial five-foot pullup jump shot by Cade Cunningham that extended the Pistons' lead. The final moments saw Daniss Jenkins contributing significantly from the free-throw line, sealing the game for Detroit.

Looking at recent form, the Miami Heat entered this game on a six-game winning streak, having won eight of their last ten games, with an average of 123.1 points scored and 117.7 points allowed. Their home record stands at 7-1, showcasing their dominance at the Kaseya Center. In contrast, the Pistons had also been performing well, with an 8-2 record over their last ten games, but they were coming off two consecutive losses, averaging 120.7 points scored and 114.7 points allowed during that stretch. Their away record was a solid 4-1, indicating their ability to compete on the road.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Pistons have had the upper hand recently, winning three of the last four encounters against the Heat. The last meeting prior to this game was a close contest on March 19, 2025, where the Pistons edged out the Heat 116-113.

Injury concerns for the Heat loomed large, as several key players were listed as day-to-day, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Trevor Keels, Ryan Conwell, and Myron Gardner. Their availability could significantly impact the Heat's performance moving forward, especially considering their reliance on Adebayo and Antetokounmpo for scoring and defense.

The betting lines from DraftKings indicated the Heat as 3.5-point favorites, with a total set at 239.5. The odds reflected the Heat's strong home record and recent form, despite the Pistons' impressive away performance. The moneyline showed the Heat at -166.0 and the Pistons at 140.0, further emphasizing the competitive nature of this matchup.

The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with both teams showcasing their skills in front of a home crowd eager to support the Heat. Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair, with both teams demonstrating offensive prowess throughout the game.

Viewers should have noted the intensity of the fourth quarter, where every possession mattered, and the execution of free throws became crucial. The ability of players like Adebayo and Cunningham to perform under pressure was on full display, making this game a thrilling spectacle for basketball enthusiasts.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIA -3.5	239.5 o -110 / u -110	Detroit Pistons +140 · Miami Heat -166

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Injury report

Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Bam AdebayoDay-To-DayBackMiami Heat
Trevor KeelsDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Ryan ConwellDay-To-DayHipMiami Heat
Myron GardnerDay-To-DayAnkleMiami Heat

Leaders

PointsAndrew Wiggins31Miami Heat
AssistsDavion Mitchell10Miami Heat
ReboundsBam Adebayo10Miami Heat
PointsCade Cunningham29Detroit Pistons
AssistsCade Cunningham8Detroit Pistons
ReboundsPaul Reed10Detroit Pistons

Recent form

Miami Heat

Last 10: 8-2Streak W6123.1 scored · 117.7 allowed per game6-1 at home

W106-103vs Milwaukee BucksNov 27
W106-102vs Dallas MavericksNov 25
W127-117at Philadelphia 76ersNov 23
W143-107at Chicago BullsNov 22
W110-96vs Golden State WarriorsNov 20
W115-113vs New York KnicksNov 18
L132-140at New York KnicksNov 15
L116-130vs Cleveland CavaliersNov 13
W140-138vs Cleveland CavaliersNov 11
W136-131vs Portland Trail BlazersNov 9

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 8-2Streak L2120.7 scored · 114.7 allowed per game4-1 away

L109-112vs Orlando MagicNov 29
L114-117at Boston CelticsNov 26
W122-117at Indiana PacersNov 25
W129-116at Milwaukee BucksNov 23
W120-112at Atlanta HawksNov 19
W127-112vs Indiana PacersNov 18
W114-105vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 15
W124-113vs Chicago BullsNov 13
W137-135vs Washington WizardsNov 11
W111-108at Philadelphia 76ersNov 10

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17

Box score

Stat	Detroit Pistons	Miami Heat
Field goals	55-93	44-88
Field goal %	59	50
Three-pointers	11-26	14-29
Three-point %	42	48
Free throws	17-23	33-39
Free throw %	74	85
Rebounds	43	38
Offensive rebounds	11	11
Defensive rebounds	32	27
Assists	29	27
Steals	11	12
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	21	17
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	23	28
Fast-break points	19	26
Points in the paint	76	54
Fouls	27	20
Largest lead	22	2

How the scoring went

4th Quarter113-93Daniss Jenkins makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter113-96Tyler Herro makes 22-foot three pointer (Dru Smith assists)
4th Quarter115-96Paul Reed makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter115-98Dru Smith makes 11-foot two point shot
4th Quarter115-99Dru Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter118-99Tobias Harris makes 24-foot three point jumper (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter120-99Ronald Holland II makes two point shot
4th Quarter121-99Ronald Holland II makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter121-102Tyler Herro makes 30-foot three pointer
4th Quarter123-102Tobias Harris makes 11-foot two point shot (Daniss Jenkins assists)
4th Quarter123-105Dru Smith makes 27-foot three point shot (Andrew Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter125-105Ausar Thompson makes 3-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter125-107Andrew Wiggins makes 15-foot two point shot
4th Quarter126-107Tobias Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter127-107Tobias Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter127-109Pelle Larsson makes driving layup (Andrew Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter127-111Bam Adebayo makes 2-foot dunk (Andrew Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter127-113Andrew Wiggins makes two point shot (Norman Powell assists)
4th Quarter127-114Davion Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter129-114Cade Cunningham makes driving layup
4th Quarter129-115Andrew Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter129-116Andrew Wiggins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter131-116Duncan Robinson makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter131-118Bam Adebayo makes 5-foot hook shot
4th Quarter131-120Andrew Wiggins makes 1-foot layup (Norman Powell assists)
4th Quarter131-121Andrew Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter131-123Norman Powell makes 3-foot two point shot (Tyler Herro assists)
4th Quarter131-126Tyler Herro makes 27-foot three pointer
4th Quarter131-127Norman Powell makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter131-128Norman Powell makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter131-129Norman Powell makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter133-129Daniss Jenkins makes driving layup (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter133-131Bam Adebayo makes tip shot
4th Quarter135-131Cade Cunningham makes 5-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter136-131Daniss Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter136-132Tyler Herro makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter136-133Tyler Herro makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter137-133Daniss Jenkins makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter138-133Daniss Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter138-135Norman Powell makes driving layup