"Cleveland shot 53.6 percent from the floor while canning 19 threes, a fairly stark contrast from the Heat's 44.0 field goal percentage."
"Miami has now allowed 130-plus points in four of their last six games. Miami's defense, which has been a top-5 unit for most of the season, has plummeted."
"Cleveland jumped out to a very quick 15-2 start and didn't look back. It led by as much as 36, including 35 at halftime."
The Miami Heat suffered a heavy defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers, losing 149-128. This marked the highest points allowed by Miami this season. Cleveland's shooting was impressive, hitting 53.6 percent from the floor and making 19 three-pointers. Former Heat player Max Strus excelled with 29 points. Miami's defense has struggled recently, allowing over 130 points in four of their last six games. The Heat's starters underperformed, contributing to the loss, and the team fell to the No. 10 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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