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The Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 140–138 on November 10 at Kaseya Center in a tightly contested matchup that went to overtime. Norvel Powell led Miami with 33 points, while Andrew Wiggins added 23 points as the Heat's offensive engine. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell paced the Cavaliers with 28 points, and De'Andre Hunter contributed 23 points in a losing effort. The Cavaliers shot more efficiently from three-point range, connecting on 21 three-pointers compared to Miami's 12, and held a rebounding advantage at 60 to 56. However, the Heat's 46.9 percent field-goal percentage proved decisive, and Miami's defense held Cleveland to 40.8 percent shooting overall. The game's turning point came in the third quarter, where Miami outscored Cleveland 39–39, before the Heat's composure in overtime—where they outscored the Cavaliers 12–10—sealed the victory. Cleveland's seven turnovers versus Miami's 14 represented a missed opportunity for the visitors. This narrow loss leaves the Cavaliers searching for consistency as they navigate the Eastern Conference standings.
