Pistons vs. Heat NBA Cup game today: Time, TV channel, streaming info, injury report

Posted by Admin November 12, 2024 NBA

The NBA Cup, previously called the in-season tournament, has arrived with the Detroit Pistons hosting the Miami Heat on Tuesday in the first of four group play games.

The Pistons lost in Miami on Oct. 28 in the fourth game of the season, 106-98, despite 24 points from Cade Cunningham. They lost the fourth quarter that night, 28-19, while shooting 27.3%, held without a field goal to start the quarter for nearly five minutes.

A win would go a long way in the Pistons’ quest to advance out of group play and make the NBA Cup quarterfinals. They play in Toronto on Friday in the second game, then don’t play an NBA Cup again until Nov. 29 at Indiana, and Dec. 3 vs. Milwaukee.

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The winner of each five-team group advances, as well as one wild card per conference. There are three groups in each conference.

Here’s what you need to know about today’s Pistons vs. Heat game in the NBA Cup, including TV, channel, streaming info, the injury report and projected starting lineups.

Pistons (4-7) vs. Heat (4-5) start time today

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12.
What: NBA Cup, East Group B play.
Time: 7 p.m. ET.
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Betting line: Heat by 1½ (here’s how to bet and get sign up bonuses).
Box score.

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Pistons vs. Heat TV channel today

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit Extra (formerly Bally Sports Detroit).
Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (find Pistons radio affiliates).
Streaming: On Fubo (free trial).

Pistons tickets vs. Heat

Tickets on StubHub are going for as cheap as $10 for the Pistons vs. Heat game in the NBA Cup opener.

Pistons vs. Heat projected starting lineups

Pistons: G Cade Cunningham, G Jaden Ivey, SF Tim Hardaway Jr., PF Tobias Harris, C Isaiah Stewart.

Heat: G Terry Rozier, G Tyler Herro, F Haywood Highsmith, F Nikola Jokić, C Bam Adebayo.

Pistons vs. Heat injury report

Pistons: Center Jalen Duren is questionable with an ankle injury, and has missed two straight contests. Forward Ausar Thompson has finally been cleared to play this season (blood clot), but will miss his 31st consecutive game dating to last season as he begins a ramp-up period. Rookie second-round pick Bobi Klintman has also yet to debut with a right calf contusion.

Heat: Jimmy Butler sat out Sunday’s comeback win over Minnesota with a sprained ankle.

Pistons vs. Heat uniform, jersey tonight

The Pistons will wear their Statement Edition black jerseys and shorts, with “DET” across the chest along with red and blue horizontal stripes.

The Heat will don their Association Edition uniforms, with white jerseys and shorts, with a red, black and gold color scheme.

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