Prince, Pistons Hotter Than Heat in Opener

Tayshaun's career-best game leads Detroit to 91-80 win over Miami

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 2, 2007 3:36 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Detroit Pistons, without Rip Hamilton, handily beat the Miami Heat, playing without Dwyane Wade, in last night's season opener, reports the Miami Herald. Ricky Davis' 23 points weren't enough for the Heat, as Tayshaun Prince stepped up for Detroit, scoring a career-high 34 points and 12 rebounds in the 91-80 victory.

Shaquille O'Neal couldn't seem to fill his own shoes, let alone make up for Wade's absence. After earning nothing but three fouls in the first half, Shaq came back with nine points in the second, but the Pistons' switch to zone defense left Miami reeling, and the team managed only four points in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter.

Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) shoots over Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning (33) in the third quarter during their regular season opening NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in... (Associated Press)

Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal (32) is fouled by Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace in the third quarter during their regular season opening NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 in Miami.... (Associated Press)

Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) scoresl past Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem, left, and Miami Heat foward Dorell Wright (1) in the first quarter during their regular season opening NBA basketball... (Associated Press)

Detroit Pistons foward Jason Maxiell dunks the ball against the Miami Heat in the first quarter of their regular season opening NBA basketball game in Miami Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez) (Associated Press)

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