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Cleveland Cavaliers Dominate at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Against Miami Heat

The Cleveland Cavaliers improved their season record to 11-6 after a commanding performance against the Miami Heat, who now sit at 7-11. The final score read 113-87 in favor of the home team.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 20: Orlando Robinson #25 of the Miami Heat shoots the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 20, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

In front of a packed crowd at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the Cavaliers showcased their offensive capabilities by scoring consistently across all four quarters. They started strong with 28 points in the first quarter and ramped up their efforts to add another 31 points before halftime. The third quarter saw them reach their peak performance, netting an impressive 36 points, before closing out the game with an additional 18 points.


The Cavaliers' shooting was particularly effective; they achieved a field goal percentage of around 53 and were successful on about 35 percent of their three-point attempts. Their prowess inside was evident as well, with approximately half-century marks in paint scoring. On defense, they limited the Heat's field goal percentage to just under 39 and held them to a mere six made three-pointers out of thirty-one attempts.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 20: Caleb Martin #16 of the Miami Heat handles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 20, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Key players for Cleveland contributed significantly to this victory. The bench came alive with an important contribution of over forty points, while starters facilitated ball movement resulting in thirty-one assists overall – showcasing a strong team effort.


On the other side, despite being ahead for less than ten minutes throughout the contest and achieving only nine as their biggest lead, Miami managed forty points from inside paint but struggled beyond that range. They also capitalized on turnovers by scoring twenty-three off Cavalier mistakes but couldn't maintain momentum or close down defensive plays effectively enough to challenge Cleveland's lead.


CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Miami Heat handles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on November 20, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

As for individual performances from Miami Heat players – they drew sixteen fouls and converted nineteen free throws at an impressive rate above eighty-five percent but ultimately fell short in other areas needed for a win.


Looking ahead after this solid win at home, fans can anticipate seeing more action when the Cleveland Cavaliers host Atlanta Hawks next week on November twenty-second at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. This game will be available for viewing on BSOH channel six hundred sixty or BSSE channel six hundred forty-nine for those following from afar.

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