Detroit Pistons at Miami HEAT Game Thread and Preview

The Miami HEAT host the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. The HEAT fell to the Pistons 93-92 in their last meeting on December 22. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM. Television coverage on FOX Sports Sun begins at 7:30 PM.

Game Notes:

• The HEAT have won seven of their last nine against the Pistons in Miami.
• Miami is 44-32 overall, while Detroit stands at 41-36. 
• Hassan Whiteside leads the HEAT in rebounds (11.8) and blocks (3.7) per game. 
• Reggie Jackson leads the Pistons in points (18.5) and assists (6.3) per contest. 

Efficiencies (Rank):

• HEAT Offense: 103.7 (T-12)
• HEAT Defense: 101.5 (T-6)
• Pistons Offense: 103.0 (T-17)
• Pistons Defense: 103.3 (13)