Miami Heat @ Detroit Pistons: Apr 4, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Miami HeatHeat
0-4 · Away
3:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, April 4, 2027
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-1 · Home

Heat vs Pistons tips off at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. TV: WPLG Local 10 (Heat), WMYD TV20 (Pistons).

How to Watch Heat vs Pistons: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, April 4, 20273:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Heat WPLG Local 10 · Pistons WMYD TV20
Stream
NBA League PassHeat: Local 10+ · Pistons: DAZN
Arena
Little Caesars ArenaDetroit

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ausar ThompsonPistonsG-FDay-To-DayAnkleOct 28, 2026
Isaiah JoePistonsGOutHipOct 26, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026
Simone FontecchioHeatFOutIllnessOct 27, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Heat

Pistons

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Heat vs Pistons Preview

The Heat are 0-4 this season, while the Pistons are 3-1 this season.

The Heat won last season's series 2-1. The Pistons rank 4th in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game) and Cade Cunningham (20.8 points per game).

Heat vs Pistons Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesPistons 1-0
2025-26 season seriesHeat 2-1

Previous meetings

Heat vs Pistons Season Stats 2026-27

Heat 4 GPPistons 4 GP
109.0#27
Points per game
113.0#17
121.8#24
Opponent points
107.0#4
43.2%#25
Field goal %
46.1%#16
30.6%#25
Three-point %
37.6%#9
72.1%#26
Free throw %
73.3%#23
40.8#27
Rebounds
50.3#4
24.8#22
Assists
27.3#9
8.3#18
Steals
6.8#24
5.0#17
Blocks
8.5#1
14.3#8
Turnovers
16.3#19

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

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Heat vs Pistons FAQs

What time does Heat vs Pistons start?

The Miami Heat play the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, April 4, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).

What channel is Heat vs Pistons on?

Local TV: WPLG Local 10 (Heat), WMYD TV20 (Pistons). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Heat and Pistons records?

Going into this game the Heat were 0-4 and the Pistons were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Heat vs Pistons?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Isaiah Joe (Pistons, out, hip); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring); Simone Fontecchio (Heat, out, illness).

Who leads the Heat vs Pistons season series?

The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Heat vs Pistons game?

The Pistons beat the Heat 128-111 on Oct 23, 2026 on the road.

Where is Heat vs Pistons being played?

At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.

Is Heat vs Pistons on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Heat and Pistons markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pistons fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.