The Cavaliers take a three-point halftime lead after flipping the first-quarter deficit, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo powering Miami.
Cleveland turned a two-point first-quarter deficit into a 57-54 halftime lead on Friday, outscoring Miami 30-25 in the second quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 17 points and seven rebounds, while Bam Adebayo added 14 points and five boards for the Heat. Davion Mitchell has dished nine assists for Miami; Cleveland’s Tyrese Proctor has 12 points, including three three-pointers. After the break, watch whether Miami’s playmaking can turn those assists into a rally—or whether Cleveland can protect its narrow edge.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami): 17 points, 7 rebounds Bam Adebayo (Miami): 14 points, 5 rebounds Davion Mitchell (Miami): 8 points, 9 assists