Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Final Score 87-101 — Jul 18, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League · Thomas & Mack Center
Scoreboard
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pistons
|
24 | 28 | 20 | 15 | 87 |
Miami Heat
|
22 | 19 | 25 | 35 | 101 |
AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast
AIThis forecast was generated before tip-off — compare it with the final score above.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pistons
|
26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 105 |
|
Miami Heat
|
24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 98 |
Confidence: 62%
Pistons favored
Miami enters this Summer League contest with significant momentum questions after dropping three straight, including a home loss to Toronto yesterday. The Heat's top scorers—Conwell (20.5 PPG) and Keels (20.0 PPG)—are capable, but inconsistency has plagued the unit defensively. Detroit, despite a 1–3 record, possesses a far more talented offensive engine led by Cade Cunningham, whose 28.1 PPG and 7.5 APG create spacing and pace advantages the Heat struggle to match. The Pistons' one decisive win came against Cleveland; their losses have been narrow and often hinged on late-game execution rather than talent gaps.
Offensively, Cunningham's ability to play make and score in transition gives Detroit a pace advantage. Young's 4.2 assists per game for Miami help, but the Heat's secondary scoring is thinner. Harris (18.1 PPG) and Jones (17.0 PPG) provide reliable scoring depth for Detroit, while Okorie's playmaking (4.8 APG) adds another playmaking dimension. Defensively, both units have shown cracks, but Detroit's size and length across the board—particularly Jones's 8.0 RPG—edges Miami's boards.
The head-to-head history slightly favors Miami (2–1 in recent meetings), but Summer League context differs materially from regular-season form. Detroit's loss yesterday to Phoenix was close (88–100), suggesting competitiveness. Miami's home-court advantage at Thomas & Mack is muted in Summer League. Cunningham's superior playmaking and Pistons' depth at the skill positions lean the matchup Detroit's way in a low-80s-scoring environment driven by defensive intensity and youth inexperience.
Scoring Dynamics
First Half (Q1-Q2)
98P
Competitive early; both teams scoring efficiently
Second Half (Q3-Q4)
105P
Pistons pull away late with superior depth
Total Points
203
Range 195-215
Matchup Analysis
Miami Heat
Conwell & Keels scoring punch
Beat Bucks decisively at home
Young's playmaking and floor vision
1-2 recent form trend
Struggling on road defense
Pistons
Cunningham's elite all-around creation
Beat Cavaliers convincingly
Harris secondary scoring depth
1-3 record; inconsistent play
Defensive lapses vs quality teams
Risk Factors
Summer League volatility high
Miami home-court advantage limited
Players to Watch
Cade Cunningham
Pistons
Elite playmaker and scorer; key to Pistons' pace and spacing
R. Conwell
Miami Heat
Heat's leading scorer; must dominate to control tempo
J. Young
Miami Heat
Facilitator role critical; 4.2 APG stabilizes offense
Statistical Edges
First to Score
Pistons
56%
Hottest Quarter
Q4
Game Preview
Detroit's Cade Cunningham sets the tone early, orchestrating pick-and-roll action that forces Miami into rotational mistakes. The Pistons attack downhill aggressively, and Cunningham's first-quarter drives open lanes for Harris and reserve scoring. Miami's Conwell and Keels respond with isolation scoring, keeping the Heat within striking distance by Q1's end (26–24 Detroit). The second quarter stalls offensively for both sides—Young tries to facilitate for Heat, but Detroit's length forces tough looks. Okorie's ball-moving keeps Pistons alive at 51–47 halftime.
The third quarter becomes a turning point. Cunningham transitions into more playmaking, running high-tempo sets that expose Miami's transition defense. Jones crashes boards hard, grabbing putback opportunities. Heat claw back briefly when Conwell scores 7 straight, but Detroit's depth—Harris and Williams both contribute—keeps the margin at 4 (78–74 Pistons). In the fourth, with both teams tired, Cunningham's composure shines; he hits a key floater and finds open shooters as Miami's perimeter defense loosens. Young tries to spark a Heat rally late, but Detroit's superior depth and Cunningham's closing execution prove decisive. Final: Pistons 105, Heat 98.
Detroit's Cunningham is a generational talent whose playmaking and spacing dominates Summer League. Miami's recent 1-2 skid and defensive lapses outweigh home-court edge. Head-to-head history favors Heat slightly, but Pistons' depth and pace advantage in youth settings tilt the needle Detroit's way. Confidence tempered by Summer League volatility.
Team Stats
Pistons
STAT
Miami Heat
| Team | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | REB | OREB | DREB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons |
20/41 | 49% | 7/25 | 28% | 14/19 | 74% | 34 | - | - | 13 | 6 | 4 | 13 | - |
| Miami Heat |
25/37 | 68% | 10/29 | 35% | 13/16 | 81% | 31 | - | - | 22 | 8 | 7 | 14 | - |
Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat — Game Recap
Miami Heat beat Detroit Pistons 101-87 in NBA - Las Vegas Summer League play on July 18, 2026 at Thomas & Mack Center.
Detroit Pistons led 52-41 at halftime, but Miami Heat finished the job with a 14-point margin.
E. Okorie led Detroit Pistons with 27 points. A. T. White led Miami Heat with 21 points.
Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Detroit Pistons to win 105-98 — the pick missed. The forecast projected 203 total points against 188 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.
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Detroit Pistons — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 E. OkorieS |
28:16 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 7/14 | 1/5 | 5/5 |
 B. WilliamsS |
24:37 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 4/4 | 1/4 | 2/2 |
 C. LanierS |
30:34 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1/3 | 3/6 | 0/0 |
 I. JonesS |
15:56 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2/5 | 0/0 | 1/2 |
 U. OnyensoS |
21:43 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0/1 | 0/1 | 1/2 |
 D. AllenB |
18:20 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3/5 | 0/3 | 1/1 |
 O. ThomasB |
2:26 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1/1 | 2/2 |
 B. JihadB |
14:27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2/2 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
 C. StephensonB |
11:57 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1/3 | 0/2 | 1/1 |
 J. HenleyB |
15:23 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 | 1/1 | 0/0 |
 R. GayleB |
13:55 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0/2 | 0/1 | 1/2 |
L. MitchellB |
2:26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0/0 | 0/2 |
Miami Heat — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A. T. WhiteS |
32:06 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 3/4 | 4/9 | 2/2 |
 T. DonaldsonS |
37:12 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 5/8 | 3/4 | 1/1 |
 V. GoldinS |
18:43 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 4/6 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
 J. HadleyS |
27:48 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2/3 | 0/2 | 1/1 |
 C. CarterS |
13:13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0/5 | 1/1 |
 E. AusarB |
21:17 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 5/8 | 0/0 | 3/6 |
 M. JohnsonB |
17:27 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 1/1 | 2/4 | 3/3 |
 Brown KendallB |
22:16 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4/4 | 0/2 | 2/2 |
 N. KingzB |
09:58 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0/1 | 1/3 | 0/0 |
Season Comparison
Pistons
STAT
Miami Heat
1-3
Record
1-3
.250
PCT
.250
24
Position
21
359
Points For
370
381
Points Against
368
4
Games Played
4
-
Streak
-
93.0
Points Per Game
103.5
101.0
Opp. Points Per Game
89.5
Head to Head
1
2
Mar 8, 2026
Pistons
110 - 121
Miami Heat
Jan 2, 2026
Miami Heat
118 - 112
Pistons
Nov 30, 2025
Pistons
138 - 135
Miami Heat
Pistons Recent
Jul 15
vs Phoenix Suns
100-88
L
Jul 13
@ Knicks
75-86
L
Jul 12
vs Cavaliers
94-103
W
Jul 9
@ 76ers
93-101
L
May 18
vs Cavaliers
125-94
L
Miami Heat Recent
Jul 17
vs Raptors
99-90
L
Jul 14
@ Cavaliers
73-90
L
Jul 11
@ Orlando Magic
88-93
L
Jul 10
vs Bucks
86-119
W
Jul 7
@ Warriors
95-85
W
