The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Miami Heat to start a high-voltage NBA game on March 5, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT. Cleveland is coming off a 139-117 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.
The Miami Heat, with a record of 29–31 and 7th in Eastern Division, have taken three of their previous four games. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers, with a 51-10 record, are on an 11-game winning run, leading the Central Division and possessing the top seed in the East.
The Miami Heat are ranked 24th in the league with an average of 110.3 points each game, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are in second place with an average of 123.1 points each game. Additionally, the Cavaliers' efficiency is particularly noteworthy; they shoot an amazing 49.7% from their shots (2nd), whereas the Heat only manage 45.8% (20th).
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat: Date and tip-off time
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat will meet in an electrifying NBA game on March 5, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Date | March 5, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
Venue | Rocket Arena |
Location | Cleveland, Ohio |
How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat live on:
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Cleveland Cavaliers team news
Donovan Mitchell shoots 82.2% from his free-throw line and 45.6% from the field, and leads the team's offense, scoring 24.3 points per game.
Jarrett Allen commands the boards, grabbing 10.2 rebounds each game, which include 2.7 offensive rebounds.
Darius Garland helps the team score with 6.7 assists each game, but he needs to control his 2.5 turnovers during 30.3 minutes of action.
Cleveland Cavaliers injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
PF, Evan Mobley | Rest | Out |
Miami Heat team news
Tyler Herro shoots 86.5% from his free-throw line and 45.9% from the field, leading the Heat in scoring with 23.9 points every game.
Bam Adebayo dominates the glass, pulling down 9.9 rebounds every game, including 2.5 offensive rebounds.
Kel'el Ware blocks 1.07 blocks a game.
Miami Heat injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
PG, Davion Mitchell | Quadriceps injury | Day-to-Day |
SF, Jaime Jaquez Jr. | Ankle injury | Day-to-Day |
Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat head-to-head record
The Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers have split victories in their last five encounters, with Cleveland winning two of the previous three. In their most recent game, which took place on the 30th of January 2025, the Cavaliers demonstrated their offensive potency by winning 126-106. But on December 9, 2024, Miami won 122-113, demonstrating that they can stay competitive when their offense is clicking. Although the Cavaliers' current high-scoring attack and higher efficiency may give them an advantage this time, the Heat have a history of winning against Cleveland, notably a 121-84 thumping victory in March 2024. Cleveland might have a chance if Miami's defense can hold Donovan Mitchell and make them take difficult shots, but the Cavaliers might easily defeat the Heat again if they set the tempo.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Jan 30, 2025 | Cavaliers 126-106 Heat |
Dec 09, 2024 | Heat 122-113 Cavaliers |
Mar 25, 2024 | Heat 121-84 Cavaliers |
Mar 21, 2024 | Heat 107-104 Cavaliers |
Dec 09, 2023 | Cavaliers 111-99 Heat |