"The Miami Heat were looking to send a message to the Detroit Pistons Saturday night. Instead, it was the Heat that learned that they are not on the same level as the top-seeded Eastern Conference team. Even short-handed, the Pistons had their way with the Heat. Miami would make it close late, but the Pistons controlled the game from the opening tip. Detroit would lead by as many as 22 in the second half, before holding on to a 138-135 win."
"The Heat's 44-point fourth quarter made the final score respectable, but through three quarters, the team's offense still seemed off. It looked better down the stretch, but you can't help but wonder how much that was due to Detroit taking its foot off the gas a bit. The Tyler Herro fit still looks a bit wonky, and Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is still trying to find the right rotation with the roster finally healthy."
"Miami was without Jaime Jaquez Jr., but it does seem that the Heat has some big identity questions they need to ask before that even becomes a viable excuse. Right now, the Heat doesn't look as comfortable as it did during the first month of the season. While many will quickly jump to the conclusion that it's Herro's fault for the Heat's offensive issues of late, I'm not sure it's that simple."
The Detroit Pistons dominated the Miami Heat for most of the game, building leads up to 22 points and holding on for a 138-135 victory. Detroit controlled play from the opening tip and remained effective even without Jalen Duren. Miami produced a 44-point fourth-quarter surge that narrowed the deficit but arrived after offensive struggles through three quarters. The Tyler Herro fit appears unsettled, and Erik Spoelstra is still searching for the right rotation despite a healthier roster. Identity and offensive execution questions persist for Miami if the team intends to continue its rise in the East.
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