NBA schedule: Pistons halt Heat’s winning streak

LeBron scored 23 points in the game, but his shooting percentage for the season actually went DOWN after going 8-for-15 from the floor. And the size of Detroit created some major issues for Miami, which is something that has affected the defending champs to a certain degree over the last couple of years. The Pistons outrebounded the Heat 46-34 in the game and generally dominated the paint all night.

It was the largest lead ever given up in a loss in Toronto franchise history.

ESPN’s Marc Stein had the report:

The Bobcats have completely turned their defense around this season, climbing to third in the league after holding down the very last spot in the NBA last year. Much of that had to do with the play of Kidd-Gilchrist. The team has allowed just 95 points per 100 possessions with him n the floor through the first month, so this will be a tough blow for a young team with a struggling offense.

Carter-Williams finished with a line of 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, adding three steals in the win, and is becoming one of the brightest spots of the 2013 rookie class. Not to be outdone, Oladipo, the 2013 No. 2 overall pick for the Magic, was impressive in his own regard with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, including three steals of his own.

The Sixers are seeing relative success at 7-12 largely due to the efforts of their first-round selection in Carter-Williams, who is doing a little bit of everything to propel his team to performing beyond its measured expectations.

James had “only” 23 points and shot “just” 53 percent from the field, but the gigantic Detroit frontcourt gave the Heat fits. And that’s been the kryptonite for Miami. At least, it’s been the only semblance of kryptonite that actually exists against this team.

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