"Conventional wisdom says a lot of things, but this isn't an ordinary NBA season.

The Pistons, led by "The Kids," nearly upset the Miami Heat Wednesday but came up short, 101-98 at The Palace.

Austin Daye scored a career-high 28 points, but traveled while attempting a game-tying 3-pointer with 0.08 left on the clock. LeBron James led the Heat (13-5) with 32 points, making the last six free throws to give them the lead.

With Tayshaun Prince out (family matter), in addition to being without Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva and Will Bynum, the Pistons (4-15) gave their most inspired effort of the season, arguably after their worst in Oklahoma City."