Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points on Sunday, leading the Miami Heat to a 137-117 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
The win marks the fourth consecutive victory for Miami. The team now holds a 6-6 record after starting the season with four straight losses.
Antetokounmpo added 14 rimbalzi and 8 assist, finishing just shy of a triple-double. Bam Adebayo contributed to the frontcourt dominance, as the two combined for 54 points against the Detroit defense.
Klay Thompson added 26 points for the Heat. The former Golden State Warriors guard shot 6-for-11 from beyond the arc to help secure the win in the second half.
The Detroit Pistons stayed competitive through the first two quarters. Cade Cunningham led the visitors with 33 points, 5 rimbalzi, and 8 assist, while Kevin Huerter added 20.
Detroit struggled to maintain momentum after the break. The team was playing its second game following a double-overtime matchup in Washington on Thursday, bringing their record to 8-4.
The Minnesota Timberwolves dropped a 117-106 decision to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Minnesota suffered through a difficult shooting night, particularly from three-point range.
LaMelo Ball attempted 19 three-pointers, setting a franchise record for attempts in a single game. He converted only four of those shots, finishing with 21.1 percent accuracy from long distance and 19 points overall.
As a team, Minnesota made 9 of 38 attempts from beyond the arc. Ayo Dosunmu led Chicago with 20 points, and Norman Powell scored 24 to help the Bulls improve to 3-9.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 127-117 on Sunday despite resting their entire starting lineup. Head coach Kenny Atkinson held out James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and Peyton Watson.
| Matchup | Result |
|---|---|
| Miami Heat – Detroit Pistons | 137-117 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves – Chicago Bulls | 106-117 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers – Dallas Mavericks | 127-117 |
| New Orleans Pelicans – Denver Nuggets | 108-116 |
| Memphis Grizzlies – Brooklyn Nets | 129-110 |
