Cavaliers, Heat Collide In Battle Of Playoff Contenders
The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Miami Heat at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday evening.

The Cavaliers (16-12) are coming off a win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. Seven Cleveland players scored in double digits in this matchup, led by Isaac Okoro who had 20 points and four rebounds. Jarrett Allen (19 points, 11 rebounds) and Evan Mobley (15 points, 15 rebounds) both had double-doubles, while Darius Garland contributed 16 points, 13 assists and six rebounds. Kevin Love had 11 points, Ricky Rubio added 15, and Cedi Osman had 18 -- all three coming off the bench. Rubio also added three assists and three steals as well. Cleveland is 7-7 at home this season and enters this game in a great run of form since the team is riding a three-game winning streak.

The Heat (16-11) are coming off a win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. They were led by Duncan Robinson, dropping 26 points on 9-of-13 from the field. Dewayne Dedmon had 20 points, 12 rebounds and two assists. Kyle Lowry collected 16 points, three rebounds, 14 assists and two steals. P.J. Tucker generated eight points, 11 rebounds and five assists, while Tyler Herro led the bench with 17 points, six rebounds and three assists. The Heat have looked excellent on the road this season with an 8-7 record away from home, and they also enter this matchup on a winning run after winning each of their last two contests.
Posted on: 12/12/2021 6:19 PM