Key Takeaways:
- Andrew Wiggins clinched a 140-138 overtime win for the Miami Heat with an alley-oop dunk at the final buzzer
- Norman Powell led the Heat with 33 points, while Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell registered 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists
- The Heat extended their perfect home record to 5-0 for the season and will host the Cavaliers again on Wednesday
Match Analysis
An electrifying conclusion unfolded in Miami on Monday night as Andrew Wiggins delivered an alley-oop dunk at the buzzer in overtime, securing a 140-138 triumph for the Miami Heat over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The contest was marked by constant shifts in momentum, heightening tension until the final moment.
Norman Powell carried the scoring load for Miami, registering 33 points. Off the bench, Jaime Jaquez Jr. provided a significant boost with 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. Wiggins, the hero of the night, contributed 23 points overall, while Kel’el Ware dominated the glass with a 14-point, 20-rebound double-double.
THE shot and the aftermath 😄 Another HEAT home W!
Winning Shots // @mph pic.twitter.com/bhov3h7oA8
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 11, 2025
Player Performances and Team Statistics
For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell led from the front, collecting 28 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists. His three-pointer with just 0.4 seconds remaining in overtime equalised the contest before Wiggins’ decisive play. De’Andre Hunter contributed 23 points, and Evan Mobley tallied 21 points with 10 rebounds.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell | Miami Heat | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Miami Heat | 22 | 13 | 7 |
| Andrew Wiggins | Miami Heat | 23 | 2 | 5 |
| Kel’el Ware | Miami Heat | 14 | 20 | 1 |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | 28 | 15 | 8 |
| De’Andre Hunter | Cleveland Cavaliers | 23 | 4 | 4 |
| Evan Mobley | Cleveland Cavaliers | 21 | 10 | 5 |
Game Context and Statistical Highlights
The Heat have now achieved a 5-0 home record for the third occasion in club history, matching their starts from the 2012-13 and 2019-20 seasons. Both those campaigns concluded with NBA Finals appearances. This fixture marked the first meeting between the sides since Cleveland’s emphatic four-game sweep in last season’s Eastern Conference first round – a series that Cleveland ended with a 138-83 victory and a record-setting overall margin of 122 points, the largest in NBA postseason history.
At this encounter, Miami were without Bam Adebayo (toe) and Tyler Herro (heel) due to injury. Cleveland lost Darius Garland during the third quarter, owing to a suspected recurrence of his toe issue, and saw coach Kenny Atkinson ejected late in the same period.
The Cavaliers attempted 120 field goals, including 65 three-pointers – the highest total for any team since 2019. They successfully converted 21 from beyond the arc, marking their NBA-record 98th consecutive regular-season game with at least 10 three-pointers made.
Looking Ahead
The Heat and Cavaliers are scheduled to face each other once more in Miami on Wednesday.
