In a closely contested game, the Miami Heat lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-107, despite playing without their leading scorer, Tyler Herro. The Heat fought back after trailing by 17 points in the second quarter, led by Bam Adebayo's impressive performance with 34 points. Although Miami established a late lead, they faltered in the final minutes, allowing Cleveland to seal their victory. The loss exemplified Miami's ongoing struggle with late-game execution, becoming a lesson in missed opportunities as Cleveland clinched a playoff berth.
Playing without leading scorer Tyler Herro and three other rotation players, the Heat nearly stunned the Cavaliers before blowing another late lead.
Cleveland stormed ahead 60-43 in the second quarter and seemed headed toward a lopsided win before Bam Adebayo’s resurgence changed the game.
After taking a 98-91 lead, the Heat went cold in the final minutes and failed to maintain their advantage against the Cavaliers.
Despite Duncan Robinson's late three-pointer seeming to tie the game, officials ruled he was out of bounds, sealing the Heat's fate.
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