Cavs Host Heat In Second Game Of Home-And-Home
The Cleveland Cavaliers play host to the Miami Heat at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday evening.

This marks the second game of a home-and-home between the Cavs (15-41) and the Heat (36-20), as the Heat came out on top in their contest in Miami, on Saturday. The Heat got out to a great start in the win, as they held an 82-52 lead at halftime and were able to cruise the rest of the way.

Seven players scored in double digits for the Heat, in the win. Kendrick Nunn led the way with 24 points, eight assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block. Kelly Olynyk added 17 points, two rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block, while Bam Adebayo added 15 points, nine assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block. Meanwhile, Cedi Osman led the Cavs with 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Collin Sexton finished with 17 points, nine assists, two rebounds and an assist, while Tristan Thompson added 16 points and seven rebounds.

The Heat have dropped four of their last five road games and look to get back on track and build on their 13-17 road record. The Heat average 112.1 points per game, and they are holding opponents to an average of 108.7 points per game. The Heat are shooting 37.8 percent from long range, which is second best in the league.

The Cavs dropped 12 straight home games before the finally ended the streak with a win in their most recent home contest. They will look to continue on the right path and add to their 7-22 home record. The Cavs average 106.2 points per game, which is fifth fewest the league, and they are giving up an average of 115.0 points against.
Posted on: 2/23/2020 5:49 PM
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