PALACE
I think both these teams will make the playoffs. The Heat lost while playing essentially with only Chris Bosh, who tried his hardest with 34 in a losing effort. No Dwyane Wade in Detroit.
The Pistons, meanwhile, shot out of the gate like a cannon – they won the first quarter 33 to 12. And it was a lead they’d never relinquish.
D.J. Augustin was the star, scoring 25 and assisting 13 in his new starting gig. Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond continued to hold it down. Each shot 6-11 and snagged 9+ rebounds. As a team, Detroit was steady, making 9-20 triple tries.