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The Pistons have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, posting a 15-4 record. That’s the best mark in the Eastern Conference, but Miami isn’t far behind in third. The Heat have a 13-6 record while sitting second in points scored.
On the other side, the Heat have three players listed on their injury report, including both Andrew Wiggins and Norman Powell. Miami has listed Wiggins as probable due to a left hip flexor strain and he is expected to play after returning from a three-game absence in Wednesday’s victory over the Bucks.
The Miami Heat received unfortunate news ahead of their matchup against the Detroit Pistons today: Jaime Jaquez Jr. will be sitting out tonight’s game due to a groin injury.
The Miami Heat host the Detroit Pistons in a battle between two of the top three teams in the Eastern Conference.
The final injury report for Friday night's game between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. Also included: projected starters, betting lines, game notes/information and a quote.
Even with their loss to the Celtics on Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons' 15-3 start is tied for the best in franchise history. And they're not happy.
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons took a second straight loss Friday night against the Orlando Magi c, playing an unsurprisingly contentious matchup between two of the most physical teams in the NBA.