Heat 133 - Cavaliers 121 (11/13/2026): Adebayo Shines with 37 Points

The Miami Heat took on the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Miami came out on top with a 133-121 win. This victory brings the Heat's record to 6-6, while the Cavaliers drop to 6-7.

The game saw both teams battling back and forth in the first half. The Cavaliers scored 27 points in the first quarter, but the Heat edged them out with 29. By halftime, Cleveland managed to take a slight lead, entering the locker room with a 57-54 advantage.

Heat Surge in Second Half

In the third quarter, the Heat turned the tide. They put up an impressive 38 points, overtaking the Cavaliers who scored 34. This shift put Miami ahead with a score of 92-91 entering the final quarter.

The fourth quarter was all Miami as they dominated with 41 points. Cleveland managed 30 points, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Heat's offensive onslaught.

Bam Adebayo shone for Miami, scoring 37 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. He played a big role in Miami's second-half surge. Giannis Antetokounmpo also stood out, matching Adebayo with 37 points and adding 9 rebounds.

Strong Performances

Davion Mitchell was another key player for Miami, contributing 22 points and an impressive 17 assists. His playmaking skills were on full display, helping Miami rack up 37 assists in the game.

On the Cavaliers' side, Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 25 points and 7 assists. James Harden also made a significant impact, scoring 20 points while dishing out 8 assists.

Tyrese Proctor provided a scoring boost for Cleveland, adding 22 points with an efficient 7 out of 9 shooting. However, the collective efforts of the Cavaliers were not enough to overcome Miami's powerful offensive output.

Key Stats

Miami shot 52.3% from the field, connecting on 46 of their 88 attempts. They also made 29 free throws out of 37, capitalizing on Cleveland's fouls. The Heat held a rebounding edge, grabbing 46 boards compared to Cleveland's 36.

Cleveland shot 48.8% from the field, making 42 of their 86 shots. They had a better night from beyond the arc, hitting 18 of their 47 attempts for a 38.3% success rate. Despite these efforts, their defense struggled to contain Miami's efficient offense.

Both teams were careful with the ball, as they only committed 9 turnovers each. This efficient ball handling contributed to the high-scoring nature of the game.

Looking ahead, the Cavaliers will return home to face the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. They'll be aiming to bounce back and improve their standing in the Eastern Conference.

Meanwhile, the Heat will stay in Miami to host the Detroit Pistons. They'll be looking to build on this victory and continue climbing the conference ranks.

This game was an exciting display of offensive prowess from both teams. Fans of high-scoring basketball certainly got their fill at the Kaseya Center. The Heat's win positions them well as they continue their season.