Game Preview: Pistons Face Heat After Long Rest

The Detroit Pistons(21-25) travel to Miami to face the Miami Heat(17-30) tonight. The game begins at 7:30 pm est. 

While their record says otherwise, the Miami Heat are rolling. They have won six straight games, including a win over the Chicago Bulls last night. Goran Dragic was fantastic, scoring 26 points and dishing out 11 assists. Willie Reed added 20 points have five rebounds. Dion Waiters had 19. Miami forced Chicago into 20 turnovers last night. 

Detroit comes into the game after falling to the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Reggie Jackson had 18 points and 11 assists. 

Probable Starting Lineups:

Detroit Pistons

PG: Reggie Jackson

SG: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

SF: Marcus Morris 

PF: Jon Leuer

C: Andre Drummond

Miami Heat

PG: Goran Dragic

SG: Dion Waiters

SF: James Johnson

PF: Luke Babbitt

C: Willie Reed

Injuries: Chris Bosh, Josh McRoberts, Justise Winslow, and Josh Richardson are out for the Heat. Tyler Johnson and Hassan Whiteside are questionable. 

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