Jerami Grant and the Detroit Pistons (18-50) will take on Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat (45-24) in part of the NBA Tuesday slate.
Still, atop the Eastern Conference standings, the Heat have managed to get by without no shortage of key players sidelined at times. Now, they have Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Kyle Lowry all in the lineup.
Avoiding a letdown loss to a losing team will be key in the Heat’s efforts to remain in possession of the No. 1 seed.
The Pistons’ focus remains on the development of Cade Cunningham as they play out another season in part of their long-term rebuilding efforts.
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Cunningham has shown intriguing signs as of late and is averaging 22.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists in 10 games since the NBA All-Star Break (entering this game).
How to Watch Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat:
Date: Tuesday, March 15
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: FTX Arena in Miami, Florida
TV Channel: Bally Sports Sun (Heat) and Bally Sports Detroit (Pistons)
Injury Report for Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat
Detroit Pistons Injury Report: Cade Cunningham – out (illness), Rodney McGruder – doubtful (hamstring strain), Hamidou Diallo – out (finger sprain), Frank Jackson – out (bilateral lumbar spine spasm), Chris Smith – out (knee sprain), Isaiah Stewart – out (knee bone bruise)
Miami Heat Injury Report: Caleb Martin – out (left knee hyperextended)
Projected Starting Lineups for Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat
Detroit Pistons Projected Starting Lineup: G Cory Joseph, G Rodney McGruder, F Saddiq Bey, F Jerami Grant, C Isaiah Stewart
Miami Heat Projected Starting Lineup: G Kyle Lowry, G Duncan Robinson, F Jimmy Butler, F PJ Tucker, C Bam Adebayo
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