Cavs vs. Heat: Odds, preview, injury report, TV
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cavs are on a four-game winning streak that includes victories against the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets and reigning MVP Joel Embiid and the 76ers.
Wednesday night, the Cavs return home to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse with their sights set on the Miami Heat.
It will be the first time Max Strus faces off against his former team since the sign-and-trade deal that brought him to Cleveland this summer.
The Cavaliers’ victories against the Nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers showcased their ability to compete against the league’s elite. Jarrett Allen, in particular, has been a force, slowing down superstars like Nikola Jokic and Embiid in the last two contests. His rim protection and rebounding have been instrumental in the Cavs’ success, and all eyes will be on him as he faces yet another formidable challenge in Miami’s Bam Adebayo.
21+ and present in MA, NJ, PA, VA, MD, WV, TN, LA, KS, KY, CO, AZ, IL, IA, IN, OH, MI. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.The matchup against the Heat will also kick off a five-game homestand for the Cavaliers, who have won their last three games on home turf.
The Heat have won eight of their last nine games.
Here’s what to know about the matchup:
Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (8-6) vs. Miami Heat (9-3).
Series: First meeting this season.
Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
When: 7:30 p.m. EDT.
The point spread: Heat minus-2.5; O/U 210.5
TV: Bally Sports Ohio
Injury report
Cavs: Donovan Mitchell (hamstring), OUT; Isaac Okoro (knee), OUT; Ty Jerome (right ankle sprain), OUT; Dean Wade (ankle), OUT.
Heat: Bam Adebayo (hip), OUT; R.J. Hampton (knee), OUT; Tyler Herro (ankle), OUT; Kevin Love (personal reasons), OUT.
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