Mitchell scores 18 as Pistons beat Heat 128-111 in Detroit
Davion Mitchell’s 18 points helped the Detroit Pistons defeat the Miami Heat 128-111, giving the Pistons a 2-0 start to the season for the first time since 2018-19.
Key points
- Mitchell scored 18 points on 6-of-14 shooting, with 3-of-9 from beyond the arc and 3-of-5 free throws.
- The Pistons led the game from start to finish and improved to 2-0 for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 12 rebounds for Miami; John Collins added 23 points for Detroit.
- Cade Cunningham scored 16 points for Detroit; Duncan Robinson had 17 for Miami.
- The Pistons won 128-111 in Detroit on Friday night.
Davion Mitchell recorded 18 points on 6‑of‑14 shooting, including 3‑of‑9 from three‑point range and 3‑of‑5 free throws, along with two rebounds, five assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Friday night’s 128‑111 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
The Pistons led wire‑to‑wire and improved to 2‑0 for the first time since the 2018‑19 season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 36 points and 12 rebounds for Miami, while John Collins added 23 points and Paul Reed 19 off the bench for Detroit.
Former Heat guard Duncan Robinson scored 17 points and the Pistons’ Cade Cunningham added 16.
Your questions, answered
How did Davion Mitchell perform in the Pistons vs. Heat game?
Mitchell scored 18 points, shooting 6-of-14 overall, 3-of-9 from three, and 3-of-5 from the free‑throw line, while also recording two rebounds, five assists and two blocks.
What was the Pistons’ record after the win?
The win gave the Pistons a 2-0 start to the season, the first time they have opened 2-0 since the 2018-19 season.
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