The Athletic NBA Daily Cade and Pistons win 7th straight + Heat beat Cavs at the buzzer!
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Nov 11, 2025 
Wes Goldberg, host of the Locked On Heat podcast, joins the discussion after Miami's thrilling buzzer-beater win over the Cavaliers. He reveals the intricacies of Eric Spoelstra's five-year-in-the-making inbound play and how it exemplifies Miami's early-season uptempo strategy. The conversation also explores the potential impact of Tyler Herro's return on playmaking, strategies to enhance Bam Adebayo's scoring, and the overall adaptability of Miami's coaching as they aim for success this season.
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Cade's Wild Stat Line And Jenkins' Heroics
- Cade Cunningham shot 14-for-45 but still produced 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, five steals and two blocks in Detroit's win.
- Danis Jenkins, previously never a double-figure scorer, hit corner threes late to force overtime and became Detroit's unexpected fourth-quarter hero.
Bane's One-Three Miracle
- Desmond Bane hit an off-balance, one-dribble, buzzer-beating three to beat Portland after an incredible Monty Kamara inbound-to-Grant play almost won it for them.
- Bane's shot was his only three of the night and immediately shifted the narrative of Orlando's struggling offense.
Wemby's Historic Fourth Quarter
- Victor Wembanyama exploded with six threes, 38 points and 18 fourth-quarter points to carry the Spurs past Chicago.
- The two-big lineup with Luke Cornett freed Wemby to play as a point-forward and dominate late in the game.