The Heat were one step closer to being whole with Bam Adebayo back in the lineup, and he didn’t waste any time starting the game by immediately dishing out an assist to Duncan Robinson.
The Cav's defense was really solid, constantly switching and clogging the key. In slowing Miami down, the Cavs were able to go a 9-0 run. Coach Spo called an early timeout to adjust the offense and the results were immediate with Duncan hitting a big three from deep, and Jimmy drawing yet another foul on an And-1.
Miami also started to slash more often and it paid off with Butler and Olynyk both getting on the board.