Sunday, December 8, 2024

Heat Topple Cavaliers

     The Miami Heat knocked off the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-113 at Kaseya Center on Sunday night. The Cavaliers have the best record in the National Basketball Association this season. 
     It was the second straight day that the Heat hosted a home game. Miami completed a weekend sweep and will not play again until Thursday. 
     Cleveland(21-4) started off with a 25-21 lead at the end of the first quarter. Miami(12-10) took the momentum during the second quarter and had a 59-51 halftime lead.
     The Heat remained in front with a 90-80 advantage after three quarters. The Cavs came within five points 97-92 with 8:59 left in the final quarter.
     Miami was led by Tyler Herro with a game-high 34 points along with seven assists and six rebounds. Duncan Robinson drained in 23 points while Jimmy Butler added 18 points. Bam Adebayo compiled 16 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double. 
     The Cavaliers collected a club-high 23 points from Darius Garland. Donovan Mitchell was able to contribute 12 points in the defeat. 

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