CLEVELAND – Terry Rozier scored 9 factors in the remaining 1:24, together with the go-ahead 3-pointer with 14.5 seconds on the clock, lifting the Miami Heat to a 107-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night time.
Rozier transformed a 4-point play earlier than sinking a 26 footer that gave Miami a 105-102 lead. After Georges Niang made a layup for the Cavaliers, Rozier adopted with two free throws with 2.8 seconds remaining.
Darius Garland had an opportunity to drive additional time, however his off-balance, 3-point try was off the mark and Cleveland misplaced its third straight house recreation.
“This is why we went after Terry,” in a commerce with Charlotte on Jan. 23 Heat coach Erik Spoelstra mentioned. “We wanted to have another guy who can make something happen late in games. He’s always been that kind of player in big moments with Charlotte and of course with Boston.”
Jimmy Butler scored 30 factors and Youngstown, Ohio native Rozier completed with 24, serving to Miami pull inside one-half recreation of Philadelphia for the sixth and remaining computerized playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. Nikola Jovic added 14 factors.
“Terry put on a show, man, with half the arena there to see him tonight,” Butler mentioned. “Basketball is supposed to be fun and him doing it somewhat at his crib, in front of his people, was something.”
Jarrett Allen had 25 factors and 20 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who remained third in the East. Garland scored 20 factors, Caris LeVert added 16 factors and 12 assists, and Niang had 10 of his 18 factors in the fourth quarter.
Cleveland was with out three starters in All-Star capturing guard Donovan Mitchell (nasal fracture), energy ahead Evan Mobley (left ankle sprain) and small ahead Max Strus (proper knee pressure). Mitchell may have his standing up to date subsequent week.
“All are closer, but I can’t give you any projected timetable,” Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff mentioned.
All-Star heart Bam Adebayo (decrease again contusion) and capturing guard Duncan Robinson (again discomfort) had been unavailable for Miami. Both noticed motion Monday in a 98-91 loss at Philadelphia.
“Coach told me it was time to take a game off,” Adebayo mentioned. “It was more maintenance than anything else.”
Rozier shot simply 27.9% on 3-pointers over his first 21 video games with the Heat, however made 5 of 6 in his Ohio homecoming.
“My teammates and my coaches kept reminding me who I am,” Rozier mentioned. “They told me just to keep shooting. Knowing my guys believed in me meant a lot.”
The Heat constructed a 54-43 lead in the second quarter — aided by three Cleveland technical fouls in a 4 1/2-minute span — earlier than going into halftime up 61-57. Butler had 20 factors for Miami, whereas Allen paced the Cavaliers with 14 factors and 10 rebounds.
UP NEXT
Heat: Host New Orleans on Friday night time.
Cavaliers: At Minnesota on Friday night time.
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