Heat Come Up Clutch In Cleveland
The Miami Heat defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers, 100-97, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Tuesday evening.

The Cavs jumped out to a quick 11-point lead, but the Heat rallied back to make it a two-point game by the end of the quarter. The visitors kept the momentum going in the second and pushed ahead to a three-point lead by halftime. The Heat stayed in front for most of the third quarter, but the Cavs kept up the fight and tied the game at 72, heading into the final frame. The score stayed tight through the fourth, but the Heat pulled through in the clutch to secure the road win.

Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 23 points, five assists, three steals and a block, in 34 minutes. Bam Adebayo tallied 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Caleb Martin finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Heat shot 43.6 percent from the field, including 14-of-31 from long range.

Meanwhile, Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 19 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks, in 38 minutes. Donovan Mitchell added 16 points, three rebounds, nine assists and four steals, while Darius Garland finished with 16 points, five assists and a steal. The Cavs shot 48.2 percent from the field, including 11-of-40 from deep.

The Cavs (31-22) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Grizzlies on Thursday. The Heat (29-23) take on the Knicks in New York on Thursday.
Posted on: 1/31/2023 7:05 PM
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