Heat Edged By Cavaliers

     The Miami Heat fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-107 at Rocket Arena on Wednesday night. The Heat went on the road for just one game before playing at home on Friday. The Cavaliers, who extended their winning streak to 12 games, have the best record in the National Basketball Association. 

     Cleveland(52-10) went out to a 36-32 advantage by the end of the first quarter. Miami(29-32) kept with the pace during the second quarter and were down 63-59 at halftime. 

     The Cavs stayed in front 86-82 by the conclusion of the third quarter. The Heat had a 16-7 spurt to begin the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers came back with a 19-9 run to finish the contest. 

     Miami was led by Bam Adebayo as he compiled a double-double with a game-high 34 points and 12 rebounds. Duncan Robinson scored 14 points while Haywood Highsmith drained in 13 points. 

     Donovan Mitchell poured in a club-high 26 points for Cleveland. Evan Mobley was able to contribute 16 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double.