Key Takeaways:
- Jarrett Allen posted 30 points and 10 rebounds last night as Cleveland rallied past Miami 130-116
- The Cavaliers capitalised on 21 Miami turnovers and erased a 14-point deficit in the third quarter
- Cleveland played without Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley
Comeback Victory Showcases Cleveland’s Depth
The Cleveland Cavaliers, despite missing three All-Stars, mounted an impressive comeback to defeat the Miami Heat 130-116 on Wednesday night, ending Miami’s four-game winning streak. Jarrett Allen spearheaded the victory, tallying 30 points and 10 rebounds, as Cleveland recovered from a 14-point third-quarter deficit to seize control in the final period.
Breakdown of the Night’s Standout Performances
De’Andre Hunter contributed 21 points to the Cavaliers’ effort, while Lonzo Ball recorded 15 points and eight assists. Reserve guard Craig Porter Jr. made a significant impact off the bench, finishing with 19 points, nine assists and four blocks. Tyrese Proctor added 12 points, shooting 4-for-15 from the floor.
Cavs Win! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/aI9RKwJ5kI
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 13, 2025
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Miami Heat |
|---|---|
| Jarrett Allen: 30 pts, 10 reb | Norman Powell: 27 pts |
| Craig Porter Jr.: 19 pts, 9 ast, 4 blk | Andrew Wiggins: 17 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast, 5 TO |
| De’Andre Hunter: 21 pts | Kel’el Ware: 15 pts, 13 reb |
| Lonzo Ball: 15 pts, 8 ast | Davion Mitchell: 16 pts |
Turning Point and Key Statistics
The Cavaliers transformed the game by exploiting 21 Miami turnovers, converting them into 29 points. Cleveland overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit, seizing their first lead at 99-98 with 10:03 remaining and outpacing the Heat 31-18 in the final ten minutes. Miami, meanwhile, has now lost seven of their last eight meetings against Cleveland, despite Norman Powell’s team-best 27 points.
Unavailable Stars and Upcoming Fixtures
Cleveland took the court without Darius Garland, who aggravated his surgically repaired left toe on Monday, as well as with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley resting. The Heat, for their part, were missing Bam Adebayo (toe) and Tyler Herro (heel). Miami had built a 12-point advantage in the second quarter, but a 15-4 Cavaliers run trimmed the margin to three at halftime.
Looking ahead, the Cavaliers will host Toronto on Thursday, while Miami head to New York for their next outing on Friday.
