The Detroit Pistons (5-25) play against the Miami Heat (13-13) at FTX Arena
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Thursday December 23, 2021
Detroit Pistons 89, Miami Heat 94 (Q4 10:23)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Just gonna say… that steal and dunk by Tyler Herro was Dwyane Wade-esque… – 9:29 PM
Just gonna say… that steal and dunk by Tyler Herro was Dwyane Wade-esque… – 9:29 PM


Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Marcus Garrett’s ball pressure is what led to that Herro steal and dunk
I feel he’s had decent moments tonight on that end – 9:27 PM
Marcus Garrett’s ball pressure is what led to that Herro steal and dunk
I feel he’s had decent moments tonight on that end – 9:27 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
It’s going to be a fight to the finish tonight.
🔹 @Trey Lyles: 21 PTS / 5 REB / 1 AST / 6-11 FG
🔹 @SaddiqBey: 16 PTS / 7 REB / 4 AST
🔹 @Frank Jackson: 15 PTS / 3 REB / 1 AST / 4-7 3PT pic.twitter.com/5cQWqSy64g – 9:27 PM
It’s going to be a fight to the finish tonight.
🔹 @Trey Lyles: 21 PTS / 5 REB / 1 AST / 6-11 FG
🔹 @SaddiqBey: 16 PTS / 7 REB / 4 AST
🔹 @Frank Jackson: 15 PTS / 3 REB / 1 AST / 4-7 3PT pic.twitter.com/5cQWqSy64g – 9:27 PM


Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
close it out close it out close it out close it out pic.twitter.com/pAEBqnozUs – 9:27 PM
close it out close it out close it out close it out pic.twitter.com/pAEBqnozUs – 9:27 PM


Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Miami went 5 for 8 from 3-point range (62.5%) in the third quarter. Max Strus led the way with 10 in the period, including the team’s first seven. Udonis Haslem (!) led a surge with seven points. Heat lead 88-87. – 9:25 PM
Miami went 5 for 8 from 3-point range (62.5%) in the third quarter. Max Strus led the way with 10 in the period, including the team’s first seven. Udonis Haslem (!) led a surge with seven points. Heat lead 88-87. – 9:25 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
End 3Q: #Heat 88, #Pistons 87
Lyles: 21 pts, 5 rebs, 3 blks
Bey: 16 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assts
F. Jackson: 15 pts
Joseph: 14 pts, 5 rebs, 7 assts – 9:25 PM
End 3Q: #Heat 88, #Pistons 87
Lyles: 21 pts, 5 rebs, 3 blks
Bey: 16 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assts
F. Jackson: 15 pts
Joseph: 14 pts, 5 rebs, 7 assts – 9:25 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
End of 3: Heat 88, Pistons 87. Miami used an 11-2 run early in the 3rd to close an eight-point deficit. Pistons have tied their season-high with 16 3-pointers.
Lyles: 21 points, 5 rebounds
Bey: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assts
Frank Jackson: 15 points
Joseph: 14 points, 7 assts – 9:24 PM
End of 3: Heat 88, Pistons 87. Miami used an 11-2 run early in the 3rd to close an eight-point deficit. Pistons have tied their season-high with 16 3-pointers.
Lyles: 21 points, 5 rebounds
Bey: 16 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assts
Frank Jackson: 15 points
Joseph: 14 points, 7 assts – 9:24 PM


James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
End of 3Q: Heat 88, Pistons 87
Trey Lyles: 21 points
Saddiq Bey: 16 points
Frank Jackson: 15 points
CoJo: 14 points – 9:23 PM
End of 3Q: Heat 88, Pistons 87
Trey Lyles: 21 points
Saddiq Bey: 16 points
Frank Jackson: 15 points
CoJo: 14 points – 9:23 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Heat 88, Pistons 87. Udonis Haslem with seven points in the third quarter. – 9:23 PM
End of third quarter: Heat 88, Pistons 87. Udonis Haslem with seven points in the third quarter. – 9:23 PM


Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat 88, Pistons 87 going into fourth. Strus 23, Herro 20 . . . Haslem SEVEN points. – 9:22 PM
Heat 88, Pistons 87 going into fourth. Strus 23, Herro 20 . . . Haslem SEVEN points. – 9:22 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem with a season-high seven points in five minutes. – 9:22 PM
Udonis Haslem with a season-high seven points in five minutes. – 9:22 PM




Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Pistons have tied their season high with 16 made threes. There are three minutes left in the third quarter. – 9:16 PM
The Pistons have tied their season high with 16 made threes. There are three minutes left in the third quarter. – 9:16 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
We trail 77-75 with 3:45 left in the third quarter.
Let’s get loud, #HEATNation 🔥 pic.twitter.com/egQHhw2DNi – 9:15 PM
We trail 77-75 with 3:45 left in the third quarter.
Let’s get loud, #HEATNation 🔥 pic.twitter.com/egQHhw2DNi – 9:15 PM


Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Udonis Haslem enters the game as the Heat looks for help in the frontcourt without Adebayo and Dedmon. – 9:09 PM
Udonis Haslem enters the game as the Heat looks for help in the frontcourt without Adebayo and Dedmon. – 9:09 PM



James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Things I didn’t think I’d say this season: The Pistons need to go back to feeding Lyles. – 9:08 PM
Things I didn’t think I’d say this season: The Pistons need to go back to feeding Lyles. – 9:08 PM


Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Cheick grabs his first dunk as a Detroit #Piston 💪
@BallySportsDET | @Cheick Diallo pic.twitter.com/TAsa8ih5vI – 9:05 PM
Cheick grabs his first dunk as a Detroit #Piston 💪
@BallySportsDET | @Cheick Diallo pic.twitter.com/TAsa8ih5vI – 9:05 PM


Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Max came out hot again to start the half 🔥 pic.twitter.com/F4HDUOceQx – 8:59 PM
Max came out hot again to start the half 🔥 pic.twitter.com/F4HDUOceQx – 8:59 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Duncan Robinson’s first point comes with 8:11 left in third period, on a free throw after a Pistons technical foul. – 8:59 PM
Duncan Robinson’s first point comes with 8:11 left in third period, on a free throw after a Pistons technical foul. – 8:59 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Frank Jackson gets a tech after some choice words following a foul. He thought he got all ball. – 8:58 PM
Frank Jackson gets a tech after some choice words following a foul. He thought he got all ball. – 8:58 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons season-high for made 3-pointers this season is 16. They have 14 early in the third so far – 8:57 PM
Pistons season-high for made 3-pointers this season is 16. They have 14 early in the third so far – 8:57 PM



Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Pistons have already made 14 threes. Detroit’s season-high for a game is 16. – 8:56 PM
The Pistons have already made 14 threes. Detroit’s season-high for a game is 16. – 8:56 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
This needs to be more than the Strus-Herro show. Each now with 20. – 8:56 PM
This needs to be more than the Strus-Herro show. Each now with 20. – 8:56 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Once again, I just can’t see a way Spo can shelve Max Strus down the line when playing like this – 8:55 PM
Once again, I just can’t see a way Spo can shelve Max Strus down the line when playing like this – 8:55 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cory Joseph with a 3. He’s one make shy of tying his career high of 5. Saddiq Bey followed his triple with one of his own. – 8:55 PM
Cory Joseph with a 3. He’s one make shy of tying his career high of 5. Saddiq Bey followed his triple with one of his own. – 8:55 PM


Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Omer Yurtseven starts the second half in place of sidelined Dewayne Dedmon. – 8:53 PM
Omer Yurtseven starts the second half in place of sidelined Dewayne Dedmon. – 8:53 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Trey makin’ noise in the first half! 🚨
@BallySportsDET | @Trey Lyles – 8:50 PM
Trey makin’ noise in the first half! 🚨
@BallySportsDET | @Trey Lyles – 8:50 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Each Piston starter has at least 2 threes at the half
4 Heat starters have 0 threes – 8:46 PM
Each Piston starter has at least 2 threes at the half
4 Heat starters have 0 threes – 8:46 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Got the lead after the first half.
🔹 @Trey Lyles: 16 PTS / 5 REB / 5-9 FG
🔹 @SaddiqBey: 11 PTS / 6 REB / 4 AST
🔹 @Cory Joseph: 11 PTS / 3 REB / 6 AST / 3-4 3PT pic.twitter.com/jpJS1eYXA6 – 8:41 PM
Got the lead after the first half.
🔹 @Trey Lyles: 16 PTS / 5 REB / 5-9 FG
🔹 @SaddiqBey: 11 PTS / 6 REB / 4 AST
🔹 @Cory Joseph: 11 PTS / 3 REB / 6 AST / 3-4 3PT pic.twitter.com/jpJS1eYXA6 – 8:41 PM


Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Ended the quarter on a 8-0 run.
Let’s keep that momentum going. pic.twitter.com/A1G8DJt1B1 – 8:41 PM
Ended the quarter on a 8-0 run.
Let’s keep that momentum going. pic.twitter.com/A1G8DJt1B1 – 8:41 PM


Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Halftime: Pistons 61, Heat 55. Detroit shot 11-21 from 3 and 10-11 at the line. Just a really good performance while dealing with a very shorthanded roster.
Lyles: 16 points, 5 rebounds
Bey: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
Joseph: 11 points, 6 assists
Hami Diallo: 4 points – 8:40 PM
Halftime: Pistons 61, Heat 55. Detroit shot 11-21 from 3 and 10-11 at the line. Just a really good performance while dealing with a very shorthanded roster.
Lyles: 16 points, 5 rebounds
Bey: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
Joseph: 11 points, 6 assists
Hami Diallo: 4 points – 8:40 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Half: #Pistons 61, Heat 55
Lyles: 16 pts, 5 rebs
Joseph: 11 pts, 3 rebs, 6 assts
Bey: 11 pts, 6 rebs ,4 assts
Diallo: 10 pts, 4 rebs, 3 assts – 8:40 PM
Half: #Pistons 61, Heat 55
Lyles: 16 pts, 5 rebs
Joseph: 11 pts, 3 rebs, 6 assts
Bey: 11 pts, 6 rebs ,4 assts
Diallo: 10 pts, 4 rebs, 3 assts – 8:40 PM


Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: Pistons 61, Heat 55. Detroit shooting 11 of 21 on threes. Tyler Herro with 20 points. – 8:38 PM
Halftime: Pistons 61, Heat 55. Detroit shooting 11 of 21 on threes. Tyler Herro with 20 points. – 8:38 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
HALFTIME: Pistons 61, Heat 55
Trey Lyles: 16 points
Bey/CoJo: 11p each
Diallo: 10p
Pistons shooting over 50 percent from 3, Heat under 30 – 8:38 PM
HALFTIME: Pistons 61, Heat 55
Trey Lyles: 16 points
Bey/CoJo: 11p each
Diallo: 10p
Pistons shooting over 50 percent from 3, Heat under 30 – 8:38 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat down to remnants of Pistons 61-55 at half. Herro with 20, Strus 13. – 8:38 PM
Heat down to remnants of Pistons 61-55 at half. Herro with 20, Strus 13. – 8:38 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Tyler Herro with 20. Max Strus 13. Rest of Heat with 30.
Need help from Duncan Robinson (scoreless), Kyle Lowry (four points). – 8:36 PM
Tyler Herro with 20. Max Strus 13. Rest of Heat with 30.
Need help from Duncan Robinson (scoreless), Kyle Lowry (four points). – 8:36 PM



Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pistons now with 11 made threes — a season-high for any half. – 8:35 PM
Pistons now with 11 made threes — a season-high for any half. – 8:35 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Tyler Herro with 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting. So there’s that. – 8:35 PM
Tyler Herro with 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting. So there’s that. – 8:35 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
This is the other version of the Pacers game and the variance that comes with 3-point shooting. Heat shooting 18.8% from 3 right now. Down 13 to the skeleton-crew Pistons. – 8:32 PM
This is the other version of the Pacers game and the variance that comes with 3-point shooting. Heat shooting 18.8% from 3 right now. Down 13 to the skeleton-crew Pistons. – 8:32 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Duncan Robinson, Kyle Lowry, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent have combined to shoot 1 of 12 on threes tonight. No bueno. – 8:32 PM
Duncan Robinson, Kyle Lowry, Max Strus and Gabe Vincent have combined to shoot 1 of 12 on threes tonight. No bueno. – 8:32 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons are up 11, 54-43. This has, against all odds, been one of their most energetic offensive performances of the season so far – 8:30 PM
Pistons are up 11, 54-43. This has, against all odds, been one of their most energetic offensive performances of the season so far – 8:30 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Duncan Robinson 0 for 4 and scoreless on a shorthanded night when he is needed. Heat 3 of 14 on 3s. Down 52-43 to remnants of the Pistons. – 8:29 PM
Duncan Robinson 0 for 4 and scoreless on a shorthanded night when he is needed. Heat 3 of 14 on 3s. Down 52-43 to remnants of the Pistons. – 8:29 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Lowry third foul with 4:22 to play in second period. Gabe Vincent already with three. Lowry stays in. – 8:28 PM
Lowry third foul with 4:22 to play in second period. Gabe Vincent already with three. Lowry stays in. – 8:28 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Lowry called for his third foul with 4:22 left in the first half. Gabe Vincent also with three fouls. Lowry staying in the game. – 8:27 PM
Kyle Lowry called for his third foul with 4:22 left in the first half. Gabe Vincent also with three fouls. Lowry staying in the game. – 8:27 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Pistons already have tied their season-high for any half with 10 made threes. There are five minutes left in the first half. – 8:27 PM
Pistons already have tied their season-high for any half with 10 made threes. There are five minutes left in the first half. – 8:27 PM


James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Great lane fill by Frank Jackson and a good decision by Hami to get it to him in the corner. Detroit up 7 and is the greatest 3-point shooting team in NBA history – 8:26 PM
Great lane fill by Frank Jackson and a good decision by Hami to get it to him in the corner. Detroit up 7 and is the greatest 3-point shooting team in NBA history – 8:26 PM


James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cory Joseph has played every minute so far. Saddiq Bey has sat for one. – 8:25 PM
Cory Joseph has played every minute so far. Saddiq Bey has sat for one. – 8:25 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Yes, Detroit is very, very shorthanded. But Heat at moment with lineup of Yurtseven, Vincent, Garrett, Okpala and Herro. – 8:23 PM
Yes, Detroit is very, very shorthanded. But Heat at moment with lineup of Yurtseven, Vincent, Garrett, Okpala and Herro. – 8:23 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Gabe Vincent called for third foul with 7:14 left in the first half. – 8:23 PM
Gabe Vincent called for third foul with 7:14 left in the first half. – 8:23 PM



James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
CoJo with back-to-back 3s. He and Saddiq Bey with 11 points.
No matter who is on the floor, it helps when you’re shooting the 3-ball at a 50 percent clip – 8:19 PM
CoJo with back-to-back 3s. He and Saddiq Bey with 11 points.
No matter who is on the floor, it helps when you’re shooting the 3-ball at a 50 percent clip – 8:19 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
In each of its seven wins without Adebayo and Butler this season, the Heat has shot better than 40 percent from three-point range. The Heat is 3 of 10 on threes tonight and trails the Pistons 45-39. – 8:19 PM
In each of its seven wins without Adebayo and Butler this season, the Heat has shot better than 40 percent from three-point range. The Heat is 3 of 10 on threes tonight and trails the Pistons 45-39. – 8:19 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Caleb Martin is seated behind the Heat bench. That means he is out of quarantine and now merely must pass return-to-competition testing. – 8:15 PM
Caleb Martin is seated behind the Heat bench. That means he is out of quarantine and now merely must pass return-to-competition testing. – 8:15 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Caleb Martin is on the Heat’s bench tonight, which is obviously positive news since he has been in health and safety protocols for nearly two weeks. – 8:15 PM
Caleb Martin is on the Heat’s bench tonight, which is obviously positive news since he has been in health and safety protocols for nearly two weeks. – 8:15 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
👔 game after 1
🔹 @Hamidou Diallo: 8 PTS / 2 REB / 3-5 FG
🔹 @SaddiqBey: 7 PTS / 5 REB / 1 AST
🔹 @Trey Lyles: 5 PTS / 2 REB / 2-4 FG pic.twitter.com/6GpHLAZVeF – 8:14 PM
👔 game after 1
🔹 @Hamidou Diallo: 8 PTS / 2 REB / 3-5 FG
🔹 @SaddiqBey: 7 PTS / 5 REB / 1 AST
🔹 @Trey Lyles: 5 PTS / 2 REB / 2-4 FG pic.twitter.com/6GpHLAZVeF – 8:14 PM




Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
End of 1: Pistons 29, Heat 29. Miami closed the quarter with a 14-5 run. Detroit lost some momentum once the starters subbed out.
Hamidou Diallo: 8 points
Bey: 7 points, 5 rebounds – 8:12 PM
End of 1: Pistons 29, Heat 29. Miami closed the quarter with a 14-5 run. Detroit lost some momentum once the starters subbed out.
Hamidou Diallo: 8 points
Bey: 7 points, 5 rebounds – 8:12 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
END OF 1Q: Pistons 29, Heat 29.
Hamidou Diallo has 8 points
Saddiq Bey with 7 points
Detroit is 6-of-11 from 3 – 8:11 PM
END OF 1Q: Pistons 29, Heat 29.
Hamidou Diallo has 8 points
Saddiq Bey with 7 points
Detroit is 6-of-11 from 3 – 8:11 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Pistons 29, Heat 29. Max Strus played the entire quarter and finished with 10 points and three rebounds. Dewayne Dedmon out for the rest of the game because of a left knee injury. – 8:11 PM
End of first quarter: Pistons 29, Heat 29. Max Strus played the entire quarter and finished with 10 points and three rebounds. Dewayne Dedmon out for the rest of the game because of a left knee injury. – 8:11 PM


Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Pistons 29, Heat 29 at end of one. Strus with 10 points for Heat, who are 1 of 7 on 3s. Detroit 6 of 11 on 3s. – 8:10 PM
Pistons 29, Heat 29 at end of one. Strus with 10 points for Heat, who are 1 of 7 on 3s. Detroit 6 of 11 on 3s. – 8:10 PM


Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Hami heatin’ up South beach with 8 points in Q1
@BallySportsDET | @Hamidou Diallo pic.twitter.com/OYlSqVSlxj – 8:10 PM
Hami heatin’ up South beach with 8 points in Q1
@BallySportsDET | @Hamidou Diallo pic.twitter.com/OYlSqVSlxj – 8:10 PM


Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Dedmon out for game with knee injury. So top four Heat players in power rotation all out – Bam, Tucker, Morris, Dedmon. Yurtseven about to get major minutes by necessity. – 8:09 PM
Dedmon out for game with knee injury. So top four Heat players in power rotation all out – Bam, Tucker, Morris, Dedmon. Yurtseven about to get major minutes by necessity. – 8:09 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Jamorko Pickett is on the floor for the first time since Oct. 31 – 8:06 PM
Jamorko Pickett is on the floor for the first time since Oct. 31 – 8:06 PM


James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Looks like Kalamian is doing quick rotations. Josh Jackson shortly ago came in for Hamidou. Hamidou came back in less than two minutes later for Frank Jackson. I imagine Frank Jackson will come in for CoJo soon and move to point – 8:03 PM
Looks like Kalamian is doing quick rotations. Josh Jackson shortly ago came in for Hamidou. Hamidou came back in less than two minutes later for Frank Jackson. I imagine Frank Jackson will come in for CoJo soon and move to point – 8:03 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Per Heat: Dewayne Dedmon left tonight’s game with a sprained left knee. He will not return. – 8:03 PM
Per Heat: Dewayne Dedmon left tonight’s game with a sprained left knee. He will not return. – 8:03 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Per Heat: Dewayne Dedmon left tonight’s game with a sprained left knee. He will not return. – 8:03 PM
Per Heat: Dewayne Dedmon left tonight’s game with a sprained left knee. He will not return. – 8:03 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#DETvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Dewayne Dedmon left tonight’s game with a sprained left knee. He will not return. – 8:02 PM
#DETvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Dewayne Dedmon left tonight’s game with a sprained left knee. He will not return. – 8:02 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons 24, Heat 17 with 2:51 to play in the 1st. Pistons are 6-10 from 3. – 8:00 PM
Pistons 24, Heat 17 with 2:51 to play in the 1st. Pistons are 6-10 from 3. – 8:00 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
The Pistons have made six 3-pointers through the first 9 minutes. I think I can count on one hand the amount of times they made more than six 3s in one game this season.
Headband Diq is getting going. – 7:59 PM
The Pistons have made six 3-pointers through the first 9 minutes. I think I can count on one hand the amount of times they made more than six 3s in one game this season.
Headband Diq is getting going. – 7:59 PM


Fred Katz @FredKatz
Thibs is basically using Taj Gibson as a wing this week. He guarded Cory Joseph on Tuesday, when Knicks were shorthanded. Taking on Deni Avdija tonight, when the Knicks have some guys back. Picked up Spencer Dinwiddie in transition. I’ll tell you what; I did not see this coming. – 7:59 PM
Thibs is basically using Taj Gibson as a wing this week. He guarded Cory Joseph on Tuesday, when Knicks were shorthanded. Taking on Deni Avdija tonight, when the Knicks have some guys back. Picked up Spencer Dinwiddie in transition. I’ll tell you what; I did not see this coming. – 7:59 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Bey gets his first points at the line, putting the Pistons up by 9 early. – 7:57 PM
Bey gets his first points at the line, putting the Pistons up by 9 early. – 7:57 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
The Pistons made eight 3-pointers against the Knicks on Tuesday. They’ve already made five against the Heat tonight with 4:29 left in the first quarter – 7:56 PM
The Pistons made eight 3-pointers against the Knicks on Tuesday. They’ve already made five against the Heat tonight with 4:29 left in the first quarter – 7:56 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons are up 16-12 after a Hamidou Diallo 3. Every starter except Bey has scored so far. – 7:54 PM
Pistons are up 16-12 after a Hamidou Diallo 3. Every starter except Bey has scored so far. – 7:54 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons are 4-6 from 3 after that make from Diallo, and are leading the Heat 16-12 – 7:54 PM
Pistons are 4-6 from 3 after that make from Diallo, and are leading the Heat 16-12 – 7:54 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
KZ Okpala in for Dewayne Dedmon against Pistons’ undersized roster. – 7:54 PM
KZ Okpala in for Dewayne Dedmon against Pistons’ undersized roster. – 7:54 PM



Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat center Dewayne Dedmon looked to be in some really bad pain after missing that layup. Immediately grabbed his left knee as he fell to the court before walking directly to the locker room. – 7:52 PM
Heat center Dewayne Dedmon looked to be in some really bad pain after missing that layup. Immediately grabbed his left knee as he fell to the court before walking directly to the locker room. – 7:52 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Dedmon was in some serious pain. Couldn’t tell if he came down on someone’s foot. Heat are nearly as banged up as the Pistons are – 7:52 PM
Dedmon was in some serious pain. Couldn’t tell if he came down on someone’s foot. Heat are nearly as banged up as the Pistons are – 7:52 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Dewayne Dedmon, looks like left knee. He’s down. Now up and trying to walk it off. Directly into locker room. He wears a sleeve on that knee. – 7:51 PM
Dewayne Dedmon, looks like left knee. He’s down. Now up and trying to walk it off. Directly into locker room. He wears a sleeve on that knee. – 7:51 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Dedmon is in some really bad pain after that missed layup. Looked like he was screaming as he grabbed his knee. Walking off on his own power, though. – 7:51 PM
Dedmon is in some really bad pain after that missed layup. Looked like he was screaming as he grabbed his knee. Walking off on his own power, though. – 7:51 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Oh no
Dewayne Dedmon in a ton of pain
Walks off on his own shortly after – 7:51 PM
Oh no
Dewayne Dedmon in a ton of pain
Walks off on his own shortly after – 7:51 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Max Strus with power forward reps means Max Strus with dunker spot reps
Interesting – 7:46 PM
Max Strus with power forward reps means Max Strus with dunker spot reps
Interesting – 7:46 PM


James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons are 3-for-4 from 3 to start this one.
Maxx Strus is on pace for 1,000 points – 7:46 PM
Pistons are 3-for-4 from 3 to start this one.
Maxx Strus is on pace for 1,000 points – 7:46 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Frank and Lyles knock down 3’s to give the Pistons an early 6-1 lead – 7:45 PM
Frank and Lyles knock down 3’s to give the Pistons an early 6-1 lead – 7:45 PM


Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Zylan Cheatham, who is active, is seated behind the Heat bench. Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Markieff Morris, PJ Tucker and Victor Oladipo, who are inactive, are on the front of the bench. – 7:43 PM
Zylan Cheatham, who is active, is seated behind the Heat bench. Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Markieff Morris, PJ Tucker and Victor Oladipo, who are inactive, are on the front of the bench. – 7:43 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Tonight’s starters:
Cory Joseph, Frank Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Hamidou Diallo and Trey Lyles – 7:33 PM
Tonight’s starters:
Cory Joseph, Frank Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Hamidou Diallo and Trey Lyles – 7:33 PM

Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Some more Zylan Cheatham layup lines:
@5ReasonsSports pic.twitter.com/D5zcTCs6vd – 7:31 PM
Some more Zylan Cheatham layup lines:
@5ReasonsSports pic.twitter.com/D5zcTCs6vd – 7:31 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From earlier: Zylan Cheatham thought he was going home for the holidays. Instead, he signed with Heat as COVID-19 replacement miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I had just woke up, so I was kind of confused at first like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Miami is signing you. Get ready.'” – 7:31 PM
From earlier: Zylan Cheatham thought he was going home for the holidays. Instead, he signed with Heat as COVID-19 replacement miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I had just woke up, so I was kind of confused at first like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Miami is signing you. Get ready.'” – 7:31 PM


Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Heat’s Udonis Haslem beating the crap out of Yurtseven during rebounding tutelage (Omer says thanks) sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 7:28 PM
From earlier — Heat’s Udonis Haslem beating the crap out of Yurtseven during rebounding tutelage (Omer says thanks) sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 7:28 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — ASK IRA: Are the Heat being overly cautious with Jimmy Butler? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 7:28 PM
From earlier — ASK IRA: Are the Heat being overly cautious with Jimmy Butler? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 7:28 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Pistons starting Cory Joseph, Frank Jackson, Hamidou Diallo, Saddiq Bey and Trey Lyles. – 7:24 PM
The Pistons starting Cory Joseph, Frank Jackson, Hamidou Diallo, Saddiq Bey and Trey Lyles. – 7:24 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons starters: CoJo, F. Jackson, Hami, Saddiq and Lyles – 7:24 PM
Pistons starters: CoJo, F. Jackson, Hami, Saddiq and Lyles – 7:24 PM


Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Our 3-0-Starting 5 tonight 🔥
@Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/cJXT8Sn1L5 – 7:22 PM
Our 3-0-Starting 5 tonight 🔥
@Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/cJXT8Sn1L5 – 7:22 PM




Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Max Strus again filling in for P.J. Tucker in the Heat starting lineup, with Gabe Vincent again filling in for Jimmy Butler, and Dewayne Dedmon filling in for Bam Adebayo. Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry the other starters. – 7:07 PM
Max Strus again filling in for P.J. Tucker in the Heat starting lineup, with Gabe Vincent again filling in for Jimmy Butler, and Dewayne Dedmon filling in for Bam Adebayo. Duncan Robinson and Kyle Lowry the other starters. – 7:07 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Max Strus again starting in place of the injured P.J. Tucker. – 7:01 PM
Max Strus again starting in place of the injured P.J. Tucker. – 7:01 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons only need a minimum of 8 players, and it looks like they’ll have at least 9 available, assuming no other issues. – 7:00 PM
#Pistons only need a minimum of 8 players, and it looks like they’ll have at least 9 available, assuming no other issues. – 7:00 PM



Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Markieff Morris getting shots up pregame pic.twitter.com/ir31h7UJHJ – 6:57 PM
Markieff Morris getting shots up pregame pic.twitter.com/ir31h7UJHJ – 6:57 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Pistons have nine available players tonight vs. Heat because of COVID issues and injuries. These are the nine:
Saddiq Bey
Trey Lyles
Hamidou Diallo
Cory Joseph
Frank Jackson
Jamorko Pickett
Luka Garza
Cheick Diallo
Josh Jackson – 6:54 PM
The Pistons have nine available players tonight vs. Heat because of COVID issues and injuries. These are the nine:
Saddiq Bey
Trey Lyles
Hamidou Diallo
Cory Joseph
Frank Jackson
Jamorko Pickett
Luka Garza
Cheick Diallo
Josh Jackson – 6:54 PM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Pistons rookie star Cade Cunningham talked to @TheUndefeated for his third diary of the season 2 days before entering into Health and Safety Protocols. You can read what the #1 pick had to say about his play, the pandemic, the holidays and more here: bit.ly/3ekX7qk #nba – 6:52 PM
Pistons rookie star Cade Cunningham talked to @TheUndefeated for his third diary of the season 2 days before entering into Health and Safety Protocols. You can read what the #1 pick had to say about his play, the pandemic, the holidays and more here: bit.ly/3ekX7qk #nba – 6:52 PM


Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
The Pistons’ available roster tonight vs. Heat:
Saddiq Bey
Cheick Diallo
Hamidou Diallo
Luka Garza
Frank Jackson
Josh Jackson
Cory Joseph
Trey Lyles
Jamorko Pickett – 6:49 PM
The Pistons’ available roster tonight vs. Heat:
Saddiq Bey
Cheick Diallo
Hamidou Diallo
Luka Garza
Frank Jackson
Josh Jackson
Cory Joseph
Trey Lyles
Jamorko Pickett – 6:49 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
The nine available Pistons tonight:
Saddiq Bey
Cory Joseph
Hamidou Diallo
Frank Jackson
Trey Lyles
Josh Jackson
Luka Garza
Jamorko Pickett
Cheick Diallo – 6:46 PM
The nine available Pistons tonight:
Saddiq Bey
Cory Joseph
Hamidou Diallo
Frank Jackson
Trey Lyles
Josh Jackson
Luka Garza
Jamorko Pickett
Cheick Diallo – 6:46 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
The 6:30 injury report has #Pistons Rodney McGruder added to the health and safety protocols list, along with Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart and Saben Lee. – 6:40 PM
The 6:30 injury report has #Pistons Rodney McGruder added to the health and safety protocols list, along with Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart and Saben Lee. – 6:40 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra noted that Brandon Knight was not eligible to be signed as Caleb Martin’s COVID replacement because he’s not eligible for a two-way contract. Heat only could replace Martin with two-way contract eligible player. Knight signed with the Mavericks. – 6:37 PM
Erik Spoelstra noted that Brandon Knight was not eligible to be signed as Caleb Martin’s COVID replacement because he’s not eligible for a two-way contract. Heat only could replace Martin with two-way contract eligible player. Knight signed with the Mavericks. – 6:37 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
The Pistons will be extremely shorthanded against the Heat tonight with five players in health and safety protocols freep.com/sports/pistons/ – 6:37 PM
The Pistons will be extremely shorthanded against the Heat tonight with five players in health and safety protocols freep.com/sports/pistons/ – 6:37 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Saddiq Bey will be the longest-tenured Piston playing tonight. – 6:35 PM
Saddiq Bey will be the longest-tenured Piston playing tonight. – 6:35 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
League source confirms Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Saben Lee and Rodney McGruder are all in COVID protocols. – 6:18 PM
League source confirms Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Saben Lee and Rodney McGruder are all in COVID protocols. – 6:18 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Rex Kalamian said he wants to stay away from positions tonight with so many guys out. Added that Saddiq Bey and Frank Jackson can grab some of the ballhandling duties. Rex said he’ll push players who gets rebounds to get it and go – 6:17 PM
Rex Kalamian said he wants to stay away from positions tonight with so many guys out. Added that Saddiq Bey and Frank Jackson can grab some of the ballhandling duties. Rex said he’ll push players who gets rebounds to get it and go – 6:17 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Pistons look like they will have 10 available (eight required to play a game). Rex Kalamian again filling in for coach Dwane Casey, who is away for personal reasons. – 6:17 PM
Pistons look like they will have 10 available (eight required to play a game). Rex Kalamian again filling in for coach Dwane Casey, who is away for personal reasons. – 6:17 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kalamian said with Joseph being the only healthy point guard, it’ll put more pressure on Frank Jackson to handle some ballhandling. Saddiq Bey will, too. He’s encouraging his rebounders to immediately push the ball. – 6:16 PM
Kalamian said with Joseph being the only healthy point guard, it’ll put more pressure on Frank Jackson to handle some ballhandling. Saddiq Bey will, too. He’s encouraging his rebounders to immediately push the ball. – 6:16 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Kalamian says with Cory Joseph as the only healthy point guard on the roster, he’ll encourage anyone who grabs a defensive rebound to go. – 6:16 PM
#Pistons Kalamian says with Cory Joseph as the only healthy point guard on the roster, he’ll encourage anyone who grabs a defensive rebound to go. – 6:16 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kalamian on if not having Stewart tonight will force Pistons to play small: “We’re also missing some of our small guys. We have about the same amount of bigs and smalls tonight.” Not worrying about positions tonight, he’s just going to play five players. – 6:15 PM
Kalamian on if not having Stewart tonight will force Pistons to play small: “We’re also missing some of our small guys. We have about the same amount of bigs and smalls tonight.” Not worrying about positions tonight, he’s just going to play five players. – 6:15 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Rex Kalamian: “We’re going to take a positive outlook on this into tonight’s game.” – 6:14 PM
#Pistons Rex Kalamian: “We’re going to take a positive outlook on this into tonight’s game.” – 6:14 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kalamian: “I’ve been on the phone with Coach Casey about what we’re about to do and rotations and what we can anticipate from Miami’s side, and an hour before we leave the hotel, things start to pop up … it’s definitely an adjustment.” – 6:14 PM
Kalamian: “I’ve been on the phone with Coach Casey about what we’re about to do and rotations and what we can anticipate from Miami’s side, and an hour before we leave the hotel, things start to pop up … it’s definitely an adjustment.” – 6:14 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Rex Kalamian said he’s been on the phone all day with Dwane Casey to prepare for Miami, and then an hour ago, things chanced with less players being inolved.
“On the bus, I told the guys, ‘let’s go. we have a game.'” – 6:14 PM
Rex Kalamian said he’s been on the phone all day with Dwane Casey to prepare for Miami, and then an hour ago, things chanced with less players being inolved.
“On the bus, I told the guys, ‘let’s go. we have a game.'” – 6:14 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Rex Kalamian said he believes Frank Jackson will be able to go tonight. He’s not sure on Livers yet.
Rex opens his presser by thanking the team’s medical staff. – 6:13 PM
Rex Kalamian said he believes Frank Jackson will be able to go tonight. He’s not sure on Livers yet.
Rex opens his presser by thanking the team’s medical staff. – 6:13 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Rex Kalamian compliments the team medical staff for their work in keeping the team safe: “They’ve done a great job in a difficult time.” – 6:13 PM
#Pistons Rex Kalamian compliments the team medical staff for their work in keeping the team safe: “They’ve done a great job in a difficult time.” – 6:13 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kalamian said Frank Jackson went through shootaround and will play. He was questionable with right ankle inflammation. He isn’t sure if Isaiah Livers will go – 6:13 PM
Kalamian said Frank Jackson went through shootaround and will play. He was questionable with right ankle inflammation. He isn’t sure if Isaiah Livers will go – 6:13 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons acting coach Rex Kalamian says Isaiah Livers and Frank Jackson could both be available. – 6:12 PM
#Pistons acting coach Rex Kalamian says Isaiah Livers and Frank Jackson could both be available. – 6:12 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
By my count, here is everyone available for Detroit tonight: CoJo, J. Jackson, F. Jackson, Luka Garza, Pickett, Bey, Hami and Cheick Diallo, Trey Lyles and Isaiah Livers …
However, F. Jackson and Isaiah Livers are listed as questionable. – 6:12 PM
By my count, here is everyone available for Detroit tonight: CoJo, J. Jackson, F. Jackson, Luka Garza, Pickett, Bey, Hami and Cheick Diallo, Trey Lyles and Isaiah Livers …
However, F. Jackson and Isaiah Livers are listed as questionable. – 6:12 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Grab our @NewEraCap casual classic hat for only $15 today! 🧢
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Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra clarifies that Brandon Knight was not eligible to be signed as a Caleb Martin replacement because he was not two-way contract qualified (Heat only could replace Martin with a two-way eligible player.) Knight signed with Dallas. – 5:52 PM
Erik Spoelstra clarifies that Brandon Knight was not eligible to be signed as a Caleb Martin replacement because he was not two-way contract qualified (Heat only could replace Martin with a two-way eligible player.) Knight signed with Dallas. – 5:52 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Spoelstra says he remembers Pat Riley liked Zylan Cheatham when Cheatham was coming out of the draft in 2019. – 5:52 PM
Spoelstra says he remembers Pat Riley liked Zylan Cheatham when Cheatham was coming out of the draft in 2019. – 5:52 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Erik Spoelstra on the possibility of tonight’s game getting canceled with four Pistons in protocols.
“We want to keep building.” – 5:51 PM
Erik Spoelstra on the possibility of tonight’s game getting canceled with four Pistons in protocols.
“We want to keep building.” – 5:51 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
My fit for tonight’s game in Miami: pic.twitter.com/IZhq5AZzcx – 5:48 PM
My fit for tonight’s game in Miami: pic.twitter.com/IZhq5AZzcx – 5:48 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tonight’s @HenryFordNews injury/status report against the Miami Heat: pic.twitter.com/R0fTy6To8I – 5:46 PM
Tonight’s @HenryFordNews injury/status report against the Miami Heat: pic.twitter.com/R0fTy6To8I – 5:46 PM


Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
The Hawks come into tonight leading the NBA in 3FG% this season, shooting .380%. In the month of December, Atlanta’s shooting .405 from three-point territory – one of only two teams in the NBA shooting above .400 this month – tied with Miami for the best 3FG% in December. – 5:44 PM
The Hawks come into tonight leading the NBA in 3FG% this season, shooting .380%. In the month of December, Atlanta’s shooting .405 from three-point territory – one of only two teams in the NBA shooting above .400 this month – tied with Miami for the best 3FG% in December. – 5:44 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Report: Three more #Pistons join Cade Cunningham in COVID protocols: https://t.co/otjn3gQPqe pic.twitter.com/2IyN7O1bSt – 5:43 PM
Report: Three more #Pistons join Cade Cunningham in COVID protocols: https://t.co/otjn3gQPqe pic.twitter.com/2IyN7O1bSt – 5:43 PM


James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Sources confirmed that Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart, Killian Hayes and Saben Lee have entered healthy and safety protocols. @Adrian Wojnarowski first. Rodney McGruder has, too. All join Cade Cunningham.
Detroit plays in less than two hours. – 5:42 PM
Sources confirmed that Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart, Killian Hayes and Saben Lee have entered healthy and safety protocols. @Adrian Wojnarowski first. Rodney McGruder has, too. All join Cade Cunningham.
Detroit plays in less than two hours. – 5:42 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
The Mavs have signed Brandon Knight to a 10-day contract under the Covid-related hardship allowance. Knight is an 8-year vet who has avg 14 ppg w/ the Pistons, Bucks, Suns, Cavs, and Rockets. His last NBA game was March 11, 2020 with Detroit. He’s been in the G-League this season – 5:40 PM
The Mavs have signed Brandon Knight to a 10-day contract under the Covid-related hardship allowance. Knight is an 8-year vet who has avg 14 ppg w/ the Pistons, Bucks, Suns, Cavs, and Rockets. His last NBA game was March 11, 2020 with Detroit. He’s been in the G-League this season – 5:40 PM

Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
KD record vs. LeBron
OKC/CLE: 0-5
OKC/MIA: 4-9
OKC/CLE: 0-3
GSW/CLE: 11-3
BRK/LAL 0-0***
***Entering Christmas 🤞 – 5:33 PM
KD record vs. LeBron
OKC/CLE: 0-5
OKC/MIA: 4-9
OKC/CLE: 0-3
GSW/CLE: 11-3
BRK/LAL 0-0***
***Entering Christmas 🤞 – 5:33 PM

Andrew Bogut @RogueBoguesPod
Basketball Pod Episode 47 – Useful or Useless: Markieff Morris has missed 17 consecutive games since his altercation with Nikola Jokić.
Listen to it here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyEs2S
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #Morris #Jokic pic.twitter.com/RvjlyZOSOM – 5:29 PM
Basketball Pod Episode 47 – Useful or Useless: Markieff Morris has missed 17 consecutive games since his altercation with Nikola Jokić.
Listen to it here 👇
https://t.co/u0OwdyEs2S
#LetsGetRogue #RogueBogues #NBA #Morris #Jokic pic.twitter.com/RvjlyZOSOM – 5:29 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: The Detroit Pistons have a Covid outbreak that includes Isaiah Stewart, Killian Hayes and Saben Lee entering the league’s protocols. The Pistons are preparing to play at Miami tonight. – 5:26 PM
ESPN Sources: The Detroit Pistons have a Covid outbreak that includes Isaiah Stewart, Killian Hayes and Saben Lee entering the league’s protocols. The Pistons are preparing to play at Miami tonight. – 5:26 PM

Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
On the podcast earlier this week, @J. Kyle Mann and I chatted about Cade Cunningham vs. Evan Mobley and the starts to their NBA careers and asked…
Which would you take at No. 1 if the draft was held again right now?
Full Video: https://t.co/JlJ8xrWc6M pic.twitter.com/TLhxXryfMP – 5:17 PM
On the podcast earlier this week, @J. Kyle Mann and I chatted about Cade Cunningham vs. Evan Mobley and the starts to their NBA careers and asked…
Which would you take at No. 1 if the draft was held again right now?
Full Video: https://t.co/JlJ8xrWc6M pic.twitter.com/TLhxXryfMP – 5:17 PM

Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
GAME THEORY PODCAST: It’s a solo mailbag edition of the podcast. Answered ?s on the Pistons, the top-4 prospects and more.
Also, I answered a question on Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis, part of which you can see below!
Apple: https://t.co/hIOdTGnsom
YouTube: https://t.co/hNcH2K7py1 pic.twitter.com/n2wjpvextM – 5:07 PM
GAME THEORY PODCAST: It’s a solo mailbag edition of the podcast. Answered ?s on the Pistons, the top-4 prospects and more.
Also, I answered a question on Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis, part of which you can see below!
Apple: https://t.co/hIOdTGnsom
YouTube: https://t.co/hNcH2K7py1 pic.twitter.com/n2wjpvextM – 5:07 PM

Matt Dery @DerySpeaks
Crossover Thursday: #Lions might be without top QB and CB in Atlanta. We talk to @falcfans about his 6-8 football team and the matchup. #FirstListen. DEC 23. Locked On Lions – Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions https://t.co/iW79duXhXk pic.twitter.com/1cs6J3f1ii – 4:46 PM
Crossover Thursday: #Lions might be without top QB and CB in Atlanta. We talk to @falcfans about his 6-8 football team and the matchup. #FirstListen. DEC 23. Locked On Lions – Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions https://t.co/iW79duXhXk pic.twitter.com/1cs6J3f1ii – 4:46 PM


Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
The timing of Bradley Beal entering health and safety protocols most likely will have him out for next Tuesday’s game in Miami. – 4:37 PM
The timing of Bradley Beal entering health and safety protocols most likely will have him out for next Tuesday’s game in Miami. – 4:37 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Heat says Jimmy Butler (tailbone), Caleb Martin (health protocols), Morris (whiplash) and PJ Tucker (leg) won’t play tonight against Detroit. – 4:21 PM
Heat says Jimmy Butler (tailbone), Caleb Martin (health protocols), Morris (whiplash) and PJ Tucker (leg) won’t play tonight against Detroit. – 4:21 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Tuesday night @Kyle Lowry put up his first career double-double with rebounds (11) and assists (12) only
QB1 is navigating this temporarily reformed squad through choppy waters. @CoupNBA explains ⬇️ – 4:18 PM
Tuesday night @Kyle Lowry put up his first career double-double with rebounds (11) and assists (12) only
QB1 is navigating this temporarily reformed squad through choppy waters. @CoupNBA explains ⬇️ – 4:18 PM

Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
#DETvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Jimmy Butler (tailbone), Caleb Martin (health & safety protocols), Markieff Morris (neck) & P.J. Tucker (leg) have all been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Pistons. – 4:02 PM
#DETvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Jimmy Butler (tailbone), Caleb Martin (health & safety protocols), Markieff Morris (neck) & P.J. Tucker (leg) have all been ruled out of tonight’s game vs the Pistons. – 4:02 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Zylan Cheatham thought he was going home for the holidays. Instead, he signed with the Heat as a COVID-19 replacement miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:01 PM
Zylan Cheatham thought he was going home for the holidays. Instead, he signed with the Heat as a COVID-19 replacement miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 4:01 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Detroit basketball is best when you watch with family and friends.
Share a pic of your #Pistons squad for our @UWMLife Reppin’ the D fan shoutout → https://t.co/js4XQ9JbRs pic.twitter.com/Q36soCPEso – 3:13 PM
Detroit basketball is best when you watch with family and friends.
Share a pic of your #Pistons squad for our @UWMLife Reppin’ the D fan shoutout → https://t.co/js4XQ9JbRs pic.twitter.com/Q36soCPEso – 3:13 PM


Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Naturally, South Florida on Sunday is getting the Bills-Patriots game that will dramatically impact Miami’s playoff chances if Dolphins win out. Full regionalization maps here: 506sports.com – 2:49 PM
Naturally, South Florida on Sunday is getting the Bills-Patriots game that will dramatically impact Miami’s playoff chances if Dolphins win out. Full regionalization maps here: 506sports.com – 2:49 PM



Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Me, a seasonal depression sufferer, walking through these Miami streets pic.twitter.com/eCU91WT8hb – 2:22 PM
Me, a seasonal depression sufferer, walking through these Miami streets pic.twitter.com/eCU91WT8hb – 2:22 PM



Shandel Richardson @ShandelRich
Heat preparing for Pistons tonight in Miami #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 2:22 PM
Heat preparing for Pistons tonight in Miami #miamiheat si.com/nba/heat/miami… – 2:22 PM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Brandon Knight goes from Heat’s G League affiliate to Mavericks 10-day contract. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: The details on Zylan Cheatham’s 10-day contract, and an uptick for KZ Okpala. – 2:22 PM
Brandon Knight goes from Heat’s G League affiliate to Mavericks 10-day contract. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… Also: The details on Zylan Cheatham’s 10-day contract, and an uptick for KZ Okpala. – 2:22 PM

Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Zylan Cheatham thought he was going home for the holidays. Instead, he signed with the Heat as a COVID-19 replacement miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I had just woke up, so I was kind of confused at first like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Miami is signing you. Get ready.'” – 2:09 PM
NEW: Zylan Cheatham thought he was going home for the holidays. Instead, he signed with the Heat as a COVID-19 replacement miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… “I had just woke up, so I was kind of confused at first like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Miami is signing you. Get ready.'” – 2:09 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
We’re partnering with @Zelle to talk about the importance of financial safety. Our guys share some tips that fans can take to protect what matters. pic.twitter.com/uDk3uirzIb – 2:00 PM
We’re partnering with @Zelle to talk about the importance of financial safety. Our guys share some tips that fans can take to protect what matters. pic.twitter.com/uDk3uirzIb – 2:00 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Looking for some questions for this week’s #Pistons Mail Satchel ahead of the holidays. pic.twitter.com/4MWovyP30o – 1:35 PM
Looking for some questions for this week’s #Pistons Mail Satchel ahead of the holidays. pic.twitter.com/4MWovyP30o – 1:35 PM