On December 14, Beijing time, the NBA regular season, the Heat challenged the Cavaliers away. The Cavaliers hit multiple offensive climaxes in the first half and managed to stretch the lead to double digits at the end of the half. But the Heat opened the second half with a 10-0 offensive surge that narrowed the gap and then equalized several times, and the game was full of suspense.
Love exploded in the second half, scoring 23 points to help the team gradually widen the points gap. The Cavaliers did not let the Heat reverse the score in the second half, maintaining the lead until the end of the game. In the end, the Cavaliers defeated the Heat 105-94 at home, and this season doubled their opponents, winning four consecutive games while ending their winning streak. After this game, the Cavaliers surpassed the Heat in terms of record and successfully entered the top 4 in the East.
Statistics
Heat: The team had five in double figures, Tucker had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists on 5-of-8 three-pointers, Lowry had 22 points, three rebounds and five assists on 4-of-8 three-pointers, Vincent had 10 points, three rebounds and four assists, Dedmund had 10 points and five rebounds, Dunroe had 6 points, five rebounds and three assists, Substitute Hiro had 12 points, and Jurt Cevenn had 8 points and seven rebounds
Cavaliers: Team 5 in double figures, Love hit five three-pointers off the bench to get a team-high 23 points and 9 rebounds, O'Corro 18 points and 5 rebounds, Garland 16 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals, Allen 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, Markkanen 12 points and 4 rebounds, Mobley 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, Rubio 7 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists
The Star of the Field
With 8 minutes of 0 points in the first half, Luck saw a big explosion in the second half. He hit five three-pointers in the second half, had 23 points and nine rebounds, and repeatedly stepped forward during the game to extend the gap by hitting three-point shots for the team. Luck today saw his best single-game performance of the season, leading the team to the top 4 in the East with a win.
Highlight moments
Mobley and Markkanen completed the air connection
Hiro hit the sentry to pull dry
Alan gave the on-the-head hat
Garland and Allen complete the air connection
Allen scored under the basket
Lowry shook down Markkanen and stopped for a three-point shot
Game review
At the start of the first quarter, Garland hit a free throw and scored the first point for the Cavaliers. Tucker hit a three-pointer, Markkanen dunked, Okoro hit a three-pointer, Lowry hit a jumper, and Markkanen hit a three-pointer. Lowry and Garland played against each other for three points, Tucker hit a mid-range shot, Tucker hit a three-pointer, O'Corro broke through the dunk, and Robinson hit a three-pointer to equalize. Robinson made a layup, Rubio hit a three-pointer, and Hiro broke through the throw to score, and the two teams once again played against each other for three points. Hiro scored on a whistle jumper. The first quarter ended with the Heat leading the Cavaliers 25-23.
At the start of the second quarter, Mobley scored on free throws, the Heat scored consecutive jumpers, Hiro broke through to pick a basket to score, and Stevens and Garland hit consecutive three-pointers. The Cavaliers hit a 10-0 offensive surge to take a four-point lead. Lowry threw in, Garland drifted in mid-range, and Dedmond scored four straight points to tie again. Markkanen hit a three-pointer and the Cavaliers hit a 15-1 offensive surge that managed to stretch the point difference into double digits. Tucker's three-point shot was a heat stop, and O'Corro's three-point shot responded. Tucker scored three points again. The half ended with the Heat trailing the Cavaliers 44-55.
Easy side to fight again. Vincenne Tower hit a three-pointer, Tucker drifted to shoot in, and the Heat began with a 10-0 offensive climax, and the point difference was narrowed to one point. O'Corro's three-point shot stopped the Cavaliers, Dedmond scored with a dunk, Garland scored four straight points, Lowry hit a three-pointer, Markkanen hooked up, and Lowry hit another three-pointer. Tucker equalised on a jumper, Love hit a three-pointer, Okoro scored on a jumper, Hiro scored on a layup, Love hit a three-pointer, Tucker scored 5 points in a row, and Love scored 2+1. The third quarter ended with the Heat trailing the Cavaliers 73-78.
At the start of the final quarter, Love scored a free throw, Hiro scored a layup, Rubio threw a shot, and Mobley scored with a dunk. Vincent scored on a jumper, Dedmund scored a layup, Okoro and Love hit back-to-back three-point shots, and the Cavaliers once again pulled the gap into double digits. Mobley made a layup, Jurt Ceven hooked a shot, Love and Vincent scored three points, Rubio picked up a basket, and Love scored three points. The Heat scored six straight points, and the point difference was narrowed to 10 points. Allen scored 2+1 to stop the Cavaliers and Jurvint scored on a layup. The Heat were unable to close the gap further, and Allen scored from the basket to seal the win for the team. In the end, the Cavaliers won the game.
Player ratings
Heat: Garland: 9.7 Ocorro: 9.9 Markkanen: 9.5 Mobley: 9.1 Jarrett Allen: 9.9 Lefour: 9.9
Cavaliers: Lowry: 9.7 Vincent: 8.2 Duncan Robinson: 2.7 Tucker: 9.8 Dedmond: 8.8 Vincent: 8.2
(Text/Yuwen Basketball)