Giannis Scores 36 but Pistons Beat Heat 128-111

Giannis Antetokounmpo stood out again in his game with the Miami Heat. The Greek star recorded 36 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists on the court. For the home side, this outstanding performance was not enough to change the outcome of the game. The Pistons won 128-111 and beat the Heat in both games, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.

Giannis scored 71 points across the two games, setting a season-opening record in Heat history. This performance surpassed LeBron James's 63-point record from the 2011-12 season. For the Greek player, it was also one of the best starts of his career. Despite this, his team's defensive problems came to the forefront. The Heat allowed 259 points across these two games, which was a negative record in the club's history.

The Pistons started the game in control, leading 41-26 after the first period. They extended their advantage in the third period and closed out the game comfortably. For Detroit, the early injury to Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson's departure from the court in the third period put pressure on the team. Even so, Paul Reed came off the bench and delivered a strong performance with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

John Collins was the Pistons' top scorer with 23 points. Cade Cunningham contributed 16 points and 8 assists, while Duncan Robinson added 17 points. For the Heat, Devonte Graham scored 18 points, but Klay Thompson and Bam Adebayo did not produce the expected performance. With this result, Miami finds itself in serious trouble in the series.