Miami Heat at Cleveland Cavaliers
· National Basketball Association
Norman Powell scores 18, Heat use balanced attack to down Cavs 120-103 and snap 5-game skid
As healthy as they've been all season, the Heat squandered a 17-point lead in the third quarter before recovering in the fourth. Miami led by nine with five minutes left before Bam Adebayo converted a three-point play and Kel'el Ware scored on a layup in an 11-second span.
Adebayo finished with 17 points, Ware had 13 points and 11 rebounds and the Heat had eight players score in double figures. The Heat will stay in Cleveland and play the Cavaliers again on Friday.
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points before fouling out in the final minutes for the Cavs, whose winning streak ended at four. James Harden and Sam Merrill scored 18 apiece.
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson was hoping for a better defensive effort from his team, which gave up 131 points against Orlando on Tuesday. Atkinson believes the Cavs are capable of more, but said they need to “make the shift in mentality” with the playoffs nearing.
The Heat, with one of the NBA's most potent offenses, were a good test and they controlled most of the first three quarters. Miami made 13 3-pointers while opening a 21-point lead in the first half.
Center Jarrett Allen missed his 10th straight game for the Cavs, who haven't been fully healthy all season. The latest injury came in warmups as forward Dean Wade rolled his right ankle when he stepped on a ballboy's foot. Wade has started 36 games.
Regular Season Series
MIA leads series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 120 - 103 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 120 - 103 |
| 4th 12.0 |  |
shot clock turnover | 120 - 103 |
| 4th 34.9 |  |
Sam Merrill lost ball turnover (Bam Adebayo steals) | 120 - 103 |
| 4th 39.9 | |
James Harden offensive rebound | 120 - 103 |
Statistics
 MIA |
 CLE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 42-81 | FG | 35-81 |
| 52 | Field Goal % | 43 |
| 18-45 | 3PT | 12-37 |
| 40 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 18-22 | FT | 21-24 |
| 82 | Free Throw % | 88 |
| 40 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 5 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 35 | Defensive Rebounds | 32 |
| 31 | Assists | 26 |
| 11 | Steals | 4 |
| 3 | Blocks | 1 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 11 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 18 |
| 17 | Fast Break Points | 4 |
| 40 | Points in Paint | 44 |
| 17 | Fouls | 21 |
| 21 | Largest Lead | 2 |
| 4 | Lead Changes | 4 |
| 94 | Percent Led | 2 |
Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson, G | Day-To-Day | Sep 25 |
Miami Heat Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo, F | Day-To-Day | Sep 2 |
| Bam Adebayo, C | Day-To-Day | Jul 28 |
| Ryan Conwell, G | Day-To-Day | Jul 15 |
| Myron Gardner, F | Day-To-Day | Jul 8 |
Game Information
Location: Cleveland, OH
Attendance: 19,432 · Capacity:
2026-27 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Miami |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Orlando |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Washington |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Charlotte |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
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