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Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo Score 37 Apiece, Heat Top Cavaliers 133-121 in NBA Cup Group Play

The Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 133-121 at the Kaseya Center in an NBA Cup game. Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points apiece, becoming just the second Heat duo in franchise history to post matching 37-point nights (joining LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, who did it in 2013).

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Heat Stars Go Off In NBA Cup Win vs. Cavaliers: Key Takeaways From Eastern Conference Matchup

It hasn’t been an easy campaign for the Miami Heat this season. After a 0-4 start, they dug themselves into an early hole and have been trying to recover ever since.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 13

Bam and Giannis Erupt to Down Cavs on Home Court

The Heat fresh off of their west coast trip started their homestand destroying the Clevland Cavaliers 133-121. This was a good measuring stick game for Miami who has seemed to find their footing after a disastrous 0-4 start to the season.

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Playoff-points record by NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Most 5 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Miami Heat News / Hoops Wire / November 13

Cavs have their moments, Heat have too much Giannis and Bam

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 133-121 road loss to the Heat on Friday. 1. I thought the Cavs played pretty well. The Heat played better. Sometimes, that’s about the size of it.

NBA News / Yardbarker

15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Miami Heat News / Field Level Media / November 13

Bam Adebayo sizzles in fourth quarter as Heat handle Cavaliers

Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo each scored 37 points, Davion Mitchell dished a career-high-tying 17 assists while committing just one turnover, and the host Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 133-121 on Friday.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 13

Davion Mitchell approaches Heat franchise record in win vs. Cavaliers

Out of every player on the court for both the Miami Heat and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, few would've predicted that Davion Mitchell would be the one to pursue history. But that's exactly what he did on Friday night.

Bam Adebayo sizzles in fourth quarter as Heat handle Cavaliers

James Harden is facing more conditioning concerns

Cavaliers' James Harden shows he can still take over in win over Knicks

The 'NBA triple-double leaders' quiz

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Erik Spoelstra teases Heat’s ‘identity’ coming into form led by Giannis Antetokounmpo

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat continue to figure out their team led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team has been starting to get some victories, winning five of their last seven games after a 0-4 start ahead of Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Heat’s Erik Spoelstra explains why Klay Thompson was ruled out despite previous injury status upgrade

MIAMI – With the Miami Heat looking to solve its rotation puzzle after nine games ahead of Friday night’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Cup group play action, the team is dealing with an injury to a key player.

Dejounte Murray News / TWSN / November 13

Dejounte Murray’s Trade Request Gives the Miami Heat a Chance to Upgrade Its Backcourt

As the New Orleans Pelicans continue to struggle, it has now led to Dejounte Murray requesting a trade. With Murray officially wanting out, there is one team that should specifically be looking to trade for him, and that is the Miami Heat.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Final Injury Report for Cavaliers-Heat: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Evan Mobley Play?

The Miami Heat are at home Friday night as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference showdown as part of NBA Cup group play. Miami enters Friday’s game with a 5-6 record after defeating the Utah Jazz on the road Tuesday night.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / November 13

‘It’s Better Losing in Miami Than Milwaukee’ – Paul Pierce Didn’t Hold Back in Passing His Message to Giannis Antetokounmpo

Ever since transitioning into the media space, Paul Pierce has developed a reputation for rubbing salt into people’s wounds, and he recently did exactly that with Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Miami Heat on SI / November 13

Miami Heat Get Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Update Ahead of Cavaliers Game

The Miami Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at the Kasaya Center and the Heat received encouraging updates on two key players, but another rotation player is now unlikely to suit up against Cleveland.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Heat’s Tim Hardaway Jr. ‘not going to panic’ after limited minutes, recent DNP

With the Miami Heat hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Cup group play action, the team starts a five-game home stand that they look to take advantage of after the last five contests on the road.

Erik Spoelstra News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Erik Spoelstra admits ‘tough decisions’ amid figuring out Heat’s rotation puzzle

With the Miami Heat taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Cup group play action on Friday night, the team is looking to continue to improve after their second-straight win on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz, 115-109.

Miami Heat News / HITC / November 13

‘They stink’: Michael Beasley has noticed a major problem with the Miami Heat right now

The Miami Heat seem to be slowly turning their season around, but Michael Beasley is still not convinced. Erik Spoelstra’s men started the campaign 0-4, but they have since won five of their next seven games, including their latest one against the Utah Jazz.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 13

The Heat Are Elite at the One Play They Barely Run

Three games into the 2011-12 season, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade had attempted zero three-pointers. Combined. The season before, they'd have taken about 19 by that point.

Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Cavs vs. Heat injury report: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Evan Mobley, Klay Thompson listed for NBA Cup game

The Miami Heat take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in the NBA Cup. A trio of big names are present on the official injury report, with Evan Mobley for the Cavs and Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson for the Heat.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Heat vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors

The Miami Heat welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Kaseya Center on Friday, November 13, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Neither team has found much consistency in the regular season, but both are 1-0 in NBA Cup East Group B.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / November 13

The Player, Other than Giannis, The Miami Heat Can't Afford to Lose

The Heat stack consecutive wins to end its west coast road trip. There have been ups and downs throughout, but they seem to be figuring out their lineup combinations that work, the defense and offensive philosophy that fits this group best as they return home.

Miami Heat News / HITC / November 13

‘He used to talk crazy’: Bobby Portis says his relationship with Klay Thompson has totally changed

Bobby Portis and Klay Thompson were rivals for a long time before joining forces with the Miami Heat. Portis played for the Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks, while Thompson donned the colours of the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks.

Miami Heat News / Athlon Sports / November 12