Miami was led by now-Sixers player Kyle Lowry, who scored a season-high 28 points. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (22 points), Josh Richardson (14), Orlando Robinson (14), and Caleb Martin (14), the Heat’s next four scorers, all came off the bench. While Butler was limited to 10 points (3 of 12 from the field), Adebayo was out due to an injury.
The Cavs had a 33-point loss and were without Mitchell due to injury, so not much went right. Craig Porter (16 points), a rookie from Wichita State who was not selected in the draft, was their top scorer. Porter, who has a two-way deal, had only played a total of 17 minutes in his previous three games.
A healthy Mitchell helped the Cavs defeat the Heat 111-99 in Miami in Game 2. The all-star shooting guard finished with six assists, 13 rebounds, and 27 points. With 18 more points from Darius Garland.
Miami was led by Lowry and Richardson, each with 17 points. It was Duncan Robinson’s worst game of the year. The Heat swingman ended with six turnovers, a -25 plus/minus, and 0 of 7 field goals in 23 minutes.
The Cavaliers will rely largely on Garland and Allen without Mitchell and Mobley, who are probably their two greatest players.
Garland is the offensive engine for Cleveland. The starting point guard is shooting 45.4 percent and 37.6 percent from three point range, averaging 18.7 points and 6.3 assists. The 2022 All-Star has been struggling lately; in his previous two games, he has scored 13 and 12 points while making just 2 of 15 shots from outside the arc.
Allen is the cornerstone of the defense. With an NBA defensive rating of 108.8, the 25-year-old center was named an All-Star in 2022. Allen ranks ninth in terms of offensive efficiency with an average of 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 62.6 percent shooting.
Allen Jarrett versus Bam Adebayo
It will be entertaining to witness this matchup between All-Star big men Allen and Adebayo as they both make an impact on the court.
They had not played each other before this season because Adebayo was injured in the last two games.
Allen Jarrett versus Bam Adebayo
It will be entertaining to witness this matchup between All-Star big men Allen and Adebayo as they both make an impact on the court.
Adebayo missed the first two games of the season due to injuries, therefore this is their first meeting this year.
Allen Jarrett versus Bam Adebayo
It will be entertaining to witness this matchup between All-Star big men Allen and Adebayo as they both make an impact on the court.
They had not played each other before this season because Adebayo was injured in the last two games.
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