Pistons Defeat Heat in NBA Cup Opener

In a thrilling NBA Cup opener, the Detroit Pistons edged the Miami Heat 123-121 in overtime, marking their first in-season tournament victory in franchise history. Malik Beasley secured the win with a technical free throw after the Heat mistakenly called a timeout when they had none left, leading to a dramatic finish. Tyler Herro shone for Miami, scoring 40 points, including nine consecutive points to force overtime, but he managed only two points in the extra period. Cade Cunningham and Beasley each added 21 points for the Pistons, who improved their record to 5-7 this season. The game featured several lead changes and intense moments, including a significant injury to Nikola Jovic and a strong performance from Detroit's bench. With the win, the Pistons continue to demonstrate improvement from last season's struggles.