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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat 130–116 on November 12 at Kaseya Center, with Jarrett Allen leading the visitors with 30 points while De'Andre Hunter added 21. Cleveland's defense proved suffocating, generating 13 steals and 10 blocks while holding Miami to a 103.8 offensive rating; the Cavaliers' own 113.4 offensive rating powered their balanced attack across 32 assists on 49 rebounds. Norman Powell paced Miami with 27 points, but the Heat managed only 15 three-pointers and shot 47.9 percent overall while committing 21 turnovers to Cleveland's 12. The pivotal swing came in the second quarter, when the Cavaliers outscored the Heat 37–31, and Cleveland's third-quarter defense held Miami to just 19 points in the final frame despite the Heat's earlier 38-point opening. This defensive showcase—coupled with Cleveland's 14 made threes on 43.3 percent shooting—sends the Cavaliers deeper into contention while Miami's defensive lapses and turnover issues require immediate correction.
