SB Nation Tampa Bay - Pistons vs. Heat game time, TV schedule and morehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2012-10-18T08:01:40-04:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/32883712012-10-18T08:01:40-04:002012-10-18T08:01:40-04:00Heat return home from China to play Pistons
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<p>The Miami Heat return home from China to play the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night at American Airlines Arena. </p> <p>After a trip to China that saw them split two games against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Los Angeles Clippers</a>, the defending NBA champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> return home to American Airlines Arena on Thursday to take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.detroitbadboys.com/">Detroit Pistons</a>.</p>
<p>Miami has opened the preseason just 1-2, but that's of little concern to the champs. <span>Dwyane Wade</span> has seen limited action, while <span>LeBron James</span> and <span>Chris Bosh</span> have both played well in their time.</p>
<p>The Heat are trying to acclimate several new players to the lineup, including <span>Ray Allen</span> and <span>Rashard Lewis</span>. Allen has gotten off to a nice start this preseason, scoring in double figures in two of the three games.</p>
<p>Detroit has started itsexhibition slate 2-2, with its last outing being a 112-86 beat down of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a>. Pistons rookie center <span>Andre Drummond</span> has been a major plus for Detroit, showing so far that he was worthy of the No. 9 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.</p>
<p>Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET and there is no TV listing for Miami.</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/miami-heat-news/2012/10/18/3519552/pistons-vs-heat-preseason-2012-previewJason Patt