Miami 88, Pistons 87

Miami (WWJ/AP) A missed slam-dunk by Detroit's Austin Daye in the final seconds of the game, sealed the deal for Miami, as the Pistons lose a heartbreaker in Miami 88-87 on Friday night.

Pistons' Ben Gordon had 21 points, Austin Daye 19 and Tracy McGrady had 14 points to lead the Detroit scoring.

LeBron James dominated with 39 points, eight rebounds, and nine assists to give Miami the win, despite the absence of  Dwane Wade and Chris Bosh, and trailing by 10 late in the third quarter.
 

Eddie House hit two deciding free throws with 6.5 seconds left, combined with his 15 points and Mike Miller added 12 for Miami, which had lost five of its last six games.

Ben Gordon scored 21 points for Detroit, which had a chance to win it on the final play, but Austin Daye's dunk attempt after a pass by Tayshaun Prince bounced off the rim.

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