Halftime Report
The Heat are at the street however having a look no worse for put on. They have somewhat of a cushion as they lately lead the Cavaliers 69-55.
If the Heat stay enjoying like this, they are going to bump their document up to 10-5 in no time. On the opposite hand, the Cavaliers could have to make due with an 8-7 document until they flip issues round (and rapid).
Who’s Playing
Miami Heat @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Current Records: Miami 9-5, Cleveland 8-6
How To Watch
- When:Â Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland, Ohio
- TV:Â Bally Sports – Ohio
- Follow:Â CBS Sports App
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What to Know
The Miami Heat will head out at the street to face off in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Both groups come into the recreation reinforced through wins of their earlier suits.
Winning is just a bit bit more uncomplicated when you’re employed as a group to post ten extra assists than your opponent, a truth the Heat proved on Monday. They strolled previous Chicago with issues to spare, taking the sport 118-100.
Multiple gamers became in forged performances to lead the Heat to victory, however possibly none extra so than Bam Adebayo, who dropped a double-double on 23 issues and 11 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers waltzed into Tuesday’s matchup with 3 instantly wins however they left with 4. They had simply sufficient and edged Philadelphia out 122-119.
The Cavaliers were given their win at the backs of a number of key gamers, however it was once Darius Garland out in entrance who scored 32 issues together with 8 assists and 5 rebounds. Jarrett Allen was once every other key contributor, losing a double-double on 26 issues and 13 rebounds.
Miami has been appearing extremely smartly not too long ago as they have received 8 in their final 9 contests, which supplied a large bump to their 9-5 document this season. As for Cleveland, their victory bumped their document up to 8-6.
Both groups happy each enthusiasts and bettors of their final video games through profitable and overlaying the unfold. Looking ahead, the Cavaliers are anticipated to win a decent contest, barring any buzzer beaters. For the ones having a look to play the unfold, watch out: Cleveland is anticipated to win, however their 2-5 document in opposition to the unfold as such is not precisely encouraging.
This contest is one the place the selection of possessions is most likely to be a large issue: The Heat have not given up the ball simply this season, having handiest averaged 12.6 turnovers according to recreation. However, it is not just like the Cavaliers fight in that division as they have been averaging handiest 13.5 according to recreation. Given those competing strengths, it’s going to be fascinating to see how their conflict performs out. Check CBS Sports after the motion for a complete breakdown of the sport and extra NBA content material.
Odds
Cleveland is a slight 1-point favourite in opposition to Miami, in accordance to the most recent NBA odds.
The line in this recreation has moved relatively somewhat because it opened, because it began out with the Heat as a 2-point favourite.
The over/below is about at 211 issues.
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Series History
Miami has received 6 out in their final 10 video games in opposition to Cleveland.
- Mar 10, 2023 – Miami 119 vs. Cleveland 115
- Mar 08, 2023 – Cleveland 104 vs. Miami 100
- Jan 31, 2023 – Miami 100 vs. Cleveland 97
- Nov 20, 2022 – Cleveland 113 vs. Miami 87
- Mar 11, 2022 – Miami 117 vs. Cleveland 105
- Dec 13, 2021 – Cleveland 105 vs. Miami 94
- Dec 01, 2021 – Cleveland 111 vs. Miami 85
- May 01, 2021 – Miami 124 vs. Cleveland 107
- Apr 03, 2021 – Miami 115 vs. Cleveland 101
- Mar 16, 2021 – Miami 113 vs. Cleveland 98
Injury Report for the Cavaliers
- Dean Wade: Out (Ankle)
- Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle)
- Donovan Mitchell: Out (Hamstring)
- Isaac Okoro: Out (Knee)
- Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal)
Injury Report for the Heat
- Kevin Love: Out (Personal)
- Bam Adebayo: Out (Hip)
- Tyler Herro: Out (Ankle)
- R.J. Hampton: Out (Knee)