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Heat Falter Against Short-Handed Cavaliers, Lose 130-116

11/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Miami Heat lost 130-116 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were missing Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.
The Heat led by 14 but faltered after halftime, with 21 turnovers yielding 29 Cleveland points.
Norman Powell of Miami Heat led with 27 points and expressed frustration at not capitalizing on the Cavaliers' weakened lineup.
The Heat are 8-4 and will face the New York Knicks next in the NBA Cup tournament.

History

Historical Context

The Miami Heat won their first NBA Championship in 2006, defeating the Dallas Mavericks in six games, with Dwyane Wade earning Finals MVP honors by averaging 34.7 points per game. This victory marked a significant achievement for the franchise, which had struggled since its inception in 1988. The Heat's ongoing inconsistency today reflects the challenges of maintaining championship-level performance in a competitive league.

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Story summary

The Miami Heat lost 130-116 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were missing Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.
The Heat led by 14 but faltered after halftime, with 21 turnovers yielding 29 Cleveland points.
Norman Powell of Miami Heat led with 27 points and expressed frustration at not capitalizing on the Cavaliers' weakened lineup.
The Heat are 8-4 and will face the New York Knicks next in the NBA Cup tournament.

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