Heat Beat Cavaliers as Yannis and Adebayo Each Score 37

Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on November 14. The Heat sealed the win with a key move in the fourth quarter and moved their 2026/27 NBA season record to 6 wins and 6 losses.

Yannis Adetokumbo and Bam Adebayo carried the offensive load together. Both scored 37 points and were the game's top scorers. Yannis made 15 of his 20 shots.

Yannis said of Adebayo: "This is how these games go. Honestly, he had a great game. He was aggressive, found the right spots, and made the right decisions for himself and the team. I did the same." Yannis also pointed out that Davion Mitchell had 17 assists and only one turnover, calling it "incredible."

The Heat opened the Emirates NBA Cup 2026 with a win in Eastern Conference Group B, with 1 win and 0 losses. The team will host the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. That game will complete a two-game stretch the Heat are playing within two days. Yannis said the trust within the team is growing and that they are moving in the right direction.