What happened: Klay Thompson is active to face the Detroit Pistons after managing an ankle sprain. Pelle Larsson will sit out due to an illness.
Why it matters: Miami enters at 6-6 on a three-game winning streak, holding the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Detroit sits third in the East at 8-3 following two consecutive victories.
By the numbers: Thompson has recorded 14.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games.
What to watch: Tipoff between Detroit and Miami is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET on Saturday.