Miami Heat seeks to end five-game home losing streak

The Miami Heat will face off against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night in a key Eastern Conference matchup. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. EDT in Miami. The Heat are struggling at home, on a five-game losing streak. They have a record of 29 wins and 39 losses this season. Miami is strong defensively, allowing an average of 110.8 points per game. However, they are only 18-24 in conference games this season. On the other hand, the Pistons have a better record at 38 wins and 31 losses. They hold the sixth position in the Eastern Conference and are 25-21 against other Eastern teams. Detroit has shown they can win when they control turnovers, with a record of 19-11 in those games. Key players to watch include Bam Adebayo for Miami, who averages 17.4 points and nearly 10 rebounds per game. Tyler Herro has also been a standout, scoring 18 points in his last 10 games. For Detroit, Tobias Harris is shooting well, averaging 13.9 points, while Malik Beasley is known for making several three-pointers. In their recent games, the Heat have struggled, winning just one of their last ten. They average only 102.1 points per game during this stretch. The Pistons, meanwhile, have been more successful, with a balanced offensive output of 119.4 points in their last ten games. Injury updates show that several players are missing or uncertain for both teams. Miami has Dru Smith out for the season, with a few others listed as day to day. Detroit's Jaden Ivey is also out due to injury.