Sunday, March 24, 2024

The Numbers From Tonight Are Staggering

Bam Adebayo totaled 15 points, 16 rebounds, five steals and four assists in just 28 minutes…

Miami (39-32) got a team-high 18 points from reserve Haywood Highsmith. Starter Jimmy Butler had 15 points and six assists in 24 minutes.

For the game, Miami shot 51.8% from the floor and 39.5% on 3-pointers (15-for-38). Miami outscored Cleveland 50-34 in the paint and 24-2 in fast-break points.

Cleveland shot 41.7% from the floor, including 9-for-29 from deep (31.0%).

Miami was without Jaime Jaquez Jr. (knee/ankle), who is new to the injury list; Duncan Robinson (back), Tyler Herro (foot), Kevin Love (foot) and Josh Richardson (shoulder).

Cleveland was without two starters: Donovan Mitchell (broken nose) and ex-Heat wing Max Strus (knee).