Heat Push By Cavaliers

     The Miami Heat got by the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-105 at FTX Arena on Friday night. The Heat, who have won four of their last five games, continue their seven-game homestand on Saturday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

     Miami(45-23) rolled out to a 28-18 advantage after one quarter and had a slight lead 58-57 at halftime. Cleveland(38-28) was unable to keep up with the pace during the third quarter and trailed 85-72. 

     Bam Adebayo led the Heat as he compiled a game-high 30 points and 17 rebounds for a double-double. Jimmy Butler added 24 points and Tyler Herro drained in 22 points. Max Strus came off the bench with 17 points. 

     The Cavaliers got several double-doubles from their club. Darius Garland put together a team-high 24 points along with 10 assists while Evan Mobley had 19 points and 12 rebounds. Lauri Markkanen dropped in 15 points and Kevin Love contributed 11 points with eight rebounds.