Heat Snap Five-Game Skid in 120-103 Win Over Cavaliers

Cleveland, Ohio - The Miami Heat snapped a five-game losing streak with a 120-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, relying on a balanced scoring attack to secure their first win in nearly two weeks.

Norman Powell led the Heat with 19 points, while Tyler Herro contributed 18. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and a three-point play in the fourth quarter that helped seal the outcome, and rookie Kel'el Ware recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Eight Miami players reached double figures in scoring as the team built a 21-point halftime lead behind 13 three-pointers, though Cleveland mounted a comeback to cut the deficit to nine points late in the third quarter. The Heat responded in the final period, outscoring the Cavaliers 30-22 to pull away.

Donovan Mitchell paced Cleveland with 28 points before fouling out in the closing minutes, ending the Cavaliers' four-game winning streak. James Harden and Sam Merrill each scored 18 for the home team, which struggled defensively after allowing 131 points in a loss to Orlando the previous night. Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson noted the need for a mental shift as the playoffs approach, saying his squad must...