Miami Heat Defeat Cavaliers 122-113

The Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-113, snapping Cleveland's four-game winning streak while improving Miami's record to 12-10. Tyler Herro led the Heat with a game-high 34 points, including 19 in the third quarter, while Duncan Robinson added 23 points. The Cavaliers, despite the loss, maintained the best record in the NBA at 21-4, with Darius Garland scoring 23 points. Cleveland's Evan Mobley was injured in the second quarter, finishing with only four points, and star Donovan Mitchell struggled, scoring just 12 points on 5-of-16 shooting. The Heat showcased strong ball movement with 27 assists and dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Cavs 47-36. Dru Smith played a pivotal role off the bench, contributing a crucial three-pointer late in the game after securing two offensive rebounds on the same possession.