For the second time in as many weeks, the Miami Heat played the Cleveland Cavaliers. And for the second time in as many weeks, the Heat imposed their will on the league-worst Cavaliers to move to .500 on the year.
This time matching up in the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, the Heat dominated the second quarter 36-20 to turn a tight early contest into a blowout. Miami won their most lopsided game of the year, 117-92. As Miami has done in the past, the Heat utilized a zone defense to stifle their opponents.