Heat’s Adebayo Hits Buzzer-Beater to Secure Win Over Pistons
Bam Adebayo made a 30-foot shot just before the final buzzer, giving the visiting Miami Heat a 104-101 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, March 17 (Monday, March 18, Manila time).
Game Recap
- The Heat completed a four-game sweep of the season series.
- Duncan Robinson led Miami with 30 points and 5 assists.
- Adebayo finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds.
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 15 points for Miami (37-30).
Key Moments
On the final play, Terry Rozier drove toward the top of the key, then kicked the ball to a trailing Adebayo. It was just the 12th three-pointer of the Heat center’s career.
Player Performances
- Leading scorer Jimmy Butler missed the contest due to a right foot injury.
- Evan Fournier led the Pistons (12-55) with 18 points.
- Cade Cunningham had 17 points and 9 assists.
- Jalen Duren paired 11 points with 10 rebounds.
Game Highlights
Miami scored the first 7 points but Detroit held a 23-21 lead by the end of the first quarter. The Pistons extended the advantage early in the second but Robinson erupted for 15 points during the quarter as Miami grabbed a 60-50 halftime lead.
With the score 79-63 Miami midway through the third, the Pistons suddenly caught fire. They scored the last 13 points of the quarter to pull within 3 points.
The Heat secured the win with Adebayo’s game-winning shot after a closely contested final quarter.
