Heat-Pistons preview: Can they avoid a letdown on Dwyane Wade's night?
Wade's No. 3 to be retired by Heat, who host Pistons on Friday
Miami looks to rebound after disappointing loss to Magic
The Miami Heat will retire Dwyane Wade's No. 3 jersey on Friday night when they host the Detroit Pistons. It will be a special night for Wade, who spent 13 seasons with the Heat and helped the team win three NBA championships.
The Heat are coming off a disappointing 113-107 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 25 points, but he was just 9-of-23 from the field. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 12 rebounds, but he also had seven turnovers.
The Pistons are coming off a 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Jerami Grant led the Pistons with 24 points, but he was just 8-of-20 from the field. Cade Cunningham added 19 points, but he also had seven turnovers.
The Heat are 2-3 this season, while the Pistons are 1-4. The Heat will be looking to avoid a letdown on Wade's night, while the Pistons will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak.
Here are some things to watch for in the game:
- Can Jimmy Butler bounce back from a poor shooting performance? - Can Bam Adebayo continue to produce at a high level? - Can the Heat's defense slow down Jerami Grant and Cade Cunningham? - Can the Pistons snap their three-game losing streak?The Heat-Pistons game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday night. The game will be televised on ESPN.