Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 8, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat, 8 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Detroit Pistons | Position | Miami Heat |
|---|---|---|
Daniss Jenkins 17.1 mpg · 12.7 pts  | PG |  Davion Mitchell 28.5 mpg · 16.5 pts |
Ausar Thompson 25.7 mpg · 9.3 pts  | SG |  Pelle Larsson 25.0 mpg · 11.4 pts |
Cade Cunningham 35.2 mpg · 22.3 pts  | SF |  Andrew Wiggins 31.0 mpg · 8.7 pts |
Duncan Robinson 28.0 mpg · 18.6 pts  | PF |  Myron Gardner 9.2 mpg · 1.3 pts |
Paul Reed 13.4 mpg · 11.4 pts  | C |  Bam Adebayo 31.4 mpg · 17.8 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 Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat starting lineups?
For 8 March 2026, the Detroit Pistons are expected to start Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Cade Cunningham, Daniss Jenkins and Paul Reed. The Miami Heat are expected to start Bam Adebayo, Davion Mitchell, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Myron Gardner. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jalen Duren (Out).
Who is out for Pistons vs Heat?
For 8 March 2026, the Detroit Pistons are without 2 players: Jalen Duren (Out) and Isaiah Joe (Out), and the Miami Heat have nobody ruled 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.