Detroit, MI – LeBron James scored 32 points, including the 98 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
James added seven assists and six rebounds, while Chris Bosh netted 27 points for Miami, which was coming off a 4-1 homestand and improved to 8-1 without the injured Dwyane Wade this season.
Austin Daye had a team-high 28 points for Detroit, but was whistled for a traveling violation while attempting a potential game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds.
Greg Monroe posted 20 points and 10 rebounds in the loss, though he also missed a critical basket late in regulation.
