Pistons rally past short-handed Heat, 107-98

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    When Detroit coach Stan Van Gundy was told pregame how many Miami players were missing because of injuries, he immediately figured that his team would be tested.

    He was right.

    Fortunately for him, the Pistons responded.

    Reggie Jackson scored 27 points, Andre Drummond finished with 25 points and 18 rebounds and the Pistons wore down the depleted Heat for a 107-98 victory Sunday night. Miami was without five players, all of whom have started this season -- and had more than 70 percent of its payroll unable to play for a variety of reasons.

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