Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 1, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons, 1 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Miami Heat | Position | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
Davion Mitchell 30.0 mpg · 16.5 pts  | PG |  Daniss Jenkins 15.1 mpg · 12.7 pts |
Pelle Larsson 22.1 mpg · 11.4 pts  | SG |  Ausar Thompson 26.4 mpg · 9.3 pts |
Andrew Wiggins 32.4 mpg · 8.7 pts  | SF |  Cade Cunningham 35.8 mpg · 22.3 pts |
Simone Fontecchio 18.1 mpg · 1.2 pts  | PF |  Duncan Robinson 29.9 mpg · 18.6 pts |
Bam Adebayo 30.9 mpg · 17.8 pts  | C |  Ronald Holland II 20.7 mpg · 5.2 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Miami Heat vs Detroit Pistons starting lineups?
For 1 January 2026, the Miami Heat are expected to start Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo, Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio. The Detroit Pistons are expected to start Duncan Robinson, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Daniss Jenkins and Ronald Holland II. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jalen Duren (Out).
Who is out for Heat vs Pistons?
For 1 January 2026, the Miami Heat have nobody ruled out, and the Detroit Pistons are without 2 players: Jalen Duren (Out) and Isaiah Joe (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.