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Heat vs Cavaliers final: the Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 on March 25, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 28 | 35 | 20 | 37 | 120 |
| Cavaliers | 19 | 27 | 37 | 20 | 103 |
Top Performers
Heat
- 19 PTS Norman Powell
- 11 REB Kel'el Ware
- 7 AST Bam Adebayo
Cavaliers
- 28 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 9 REB James Harden
- 7 AST James Harden
Heat vs Cavaliers Box Score
Miami Heat
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Powell G | 33 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7-12 | 3-7 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Tyler Herro G | 30 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6-11 | 4-8 | 2-2 | +21 |
| Davion Mitchell G | 31 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4-6 | 2-4 | 1-2 | +5 |
| Andrew Wiggins F | 23 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Bam Adebayo CF | 33 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-19 | 1-9 | 4-5 | -1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. F | 19 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 2-5 | 0-1 | +6 |
| Pelle Larsson G | 34 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 7-7 | +14 |
| Kasparas Jakucionis G | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Kel'el Ware C | 20 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5-5 | 3-3 | 0-1 | +32 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley F | 30 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 2-5 | -5 |
| Sam Merrill G | 28 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6-13 | 4-10 | 2-2 | -22 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 33 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12-22 | 4-9 | 0-0 | -21 |
| Keon Ellis G | 36 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 1-7 | 6-6 | -13 |
| James Harden G | 42 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4-10 | 3-9 | 7-7 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dennis Schröder G | 27 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 16 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -13 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 17 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
Heat vs Cavaliers Recap
The Heat beat the Cavaliers 120-103 by outscoring Cleveland 37-20 in the fourth quarter after the game was tied at 83. Miami moved to 39-34 with the win, while Cleveland fell to 45-28.
Cleveland erased a 17-point halftime deficit with a 37-20 third quarter. Heat 63-46 at the break became 83-83 after three. Miami then shot 42 of 81 from the field for the game and 18 of 45 from three, against 35 of 81 and 12 of 37 for Cleveland.
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 for the Cavaliers, and James Harden added 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Norman Powell led Miami with 19 points, Kel'el Ware grabbed 11 rebounds and Bam Adebayo had 7 assists. The Heat finished with 31 assists to Cleveland's 26.
The number to know: 14 turnovers for the Cavaliers, two more than Miami's 12, in a game decided by a late-game gap.
Team Stats
| Heat | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 42-81 | Field Goals | 35-81 |
| 51.9% | FG % | 43.2% |
| 18-45 | 3-Pointers | 12-37 |
| 40.0% | 3P % | 32.4% |
| 18-22 | Free Throws | 21-24 |
| 81.8% | FT % | 87.5% |
| 40 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 31 | Assists | 26 |
| 11 | Steals | 4 |
| 3 | Blocks | 1 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 17 | Fouls | 21 |
| 21 | Biggest Lead | 2 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heat | 63.0% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 0.222 |
 Cavaliers | 50.6% | 13.3% | 18.6% | 0.259 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Heat vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, March 25, 20267:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Heat WPLG Local 10 · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Heat vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Heat last 5
- L vs Spurs 111-136 Mar 23, 2026
- L @ Rockets 122-123 Mar 21, 2026
- L vs Lakers 126-134 Mar 19, 2026
- L @ Hornets 106-136 Mar 17, 2026
- L vs Magic 117-121 Mar 14, 2026
Cavaliers last 5
- W vs Magic 136-131 Mar 24, 2026
- W @ Pelicans 111-106 Mar 21, 2026
- W @ Bulls 115-110 Mar 19, 2026
- W @ Bucks 123-116 Mar 17, 2026
- L vs Mavericks 120-130 Mar 15, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 27, 2026 Heat @ Cavaliers 128-149
- Nov 12, 2025 Cavaliers @ Heat 130-116
- Nov 10, 2025 Cavaliers @ Heat 138-140
More NBA Games on Mar 25, 2026
- Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1137
Indiana Pacers2-2130Top: Dončić 43 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3137
Philadelphia 76ers3-1157Top: Embiid 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2130
Detroit Pistons3-1129Top: Johnson 27 PTS, 12 ASTBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0109
Boston Celtics3-1119Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 33 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs2-2123
Memphis Grizzlies4-098Top: II 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2133
Utah Jazz1-3110Top: Reese 26 PTS, 17 REBBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0108
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1110Top: Durant 30 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-399
Portland Trail Blazers3-0130Top: Rollins 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2135
Denver Nuggets1-2142Top: Murray 53 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-4106
Golden State Warriors1-3109Top: Santos 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-194
Los Angeles Clippers1-2119Top: Leonard 27 PTSBox score ›
That covers Heat vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Heat visit the Hawks Oct 28; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Heat vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Heat vs Cavaliers on Mar 25, 2026?
The Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-103 on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Norman Powell led the Heat with 19 points.
What are the Heat and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Heat were 39-34 and the Cavaliers were 45-28 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Heat vs Cavaliers?
Norman Powell scored 19 for the Heat. Donovan Mitchell scored 28 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Heat vs Cavaliers season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Heat vs Cavaliers game?
The Cavaliers beat the Heat 149-128 on Mar 27, 2026 at home.
Where was Heat vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Heat vs Cavaliers?
Heat-Cavaliers: Q1 28-19, Q2 35-27, Q3 20-37, Q4 37-20.
What is next for the Heat and Cavaliers?
Heat visit the Hawks on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.