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Miami Heat extend winning streak with victory over Cleveland Cavaliers

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: December 9, 2024
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Darius Garland and Terry Rozier during the NBA game between Cleveland and Miami

    Key Takeaways:

  • The Miami Heat extended their winning streak with a 122-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, led by Tyler Herro’s 34 points and Duncan Robinson’s 23 points
  • Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo also made significant contributions, with Butler scoring 18 points and Adebayo delivering a strong all-around performance with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists
  • The Cavaliers were led by Darius Garland’s 23 points, but struggled with Evan Mobley’s early exit due to a sprained ankle and Donovan Mitchell’s off-night, scoring just 12 points on 5-of-16 shooting
  • The loss drops the Cavaliers to 21-4, but they still tie the best 25-game start in franchise history
  • Evan Mobley’s injury is a concern for the Cavaliers, as he was averaging a career-best 18.9 points per game and was coming off a career-high 41-point game at Charlotte on Saturday

The Miami Heat continued their winning ways with a 122-113 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night, led by a strong performance from Tyler Herro. The young guard poured in 34 points, while Duncan Robinson added 23 points to help the Heat secure the win.

Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo also made significant contributions, with Butler scoring 18 points and Adebayo delivering a strong all-around performance with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists. Terry Rozier chipped in 14 points for the Heat, who looked sharp on offense and defense throughout the game.

The Cavaliers, on the other hand, struggled with the loss of Evan Mobley, who exited in the first half due to a sprained ankle. Mobley was averaging a career-best 18.9 points per game and was coming off a career-high 41-point game at Charlotte on Saturday, making his injury a significant concern for the team. Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 23 points, but Donovan Mitchell struggled offensively, finishing with just 12 points on 5-of-16 shooting.

Despite the loss, the Cavaliers still tie the best 25-game start in franchise history with a 21-4 record. However, they will need to regroup and adjust to Mobley’s potential absence in order to continue their strong start to the season. The Heat, on the other hand, will look to build on their 3-game winning streak and continue to climb the standings in the Eastern Conference.

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