In a game that had everything—turnovers, comebacks, and sheer drama—the Miami Heat edged out the Cleveland Cavaliers 140-138 in overtime on November 10, 2025, at the Kaseya Center. Andrew Wiggins, the former Warriors star now thriving in Miami after a summer trade, delivered the knockout blow with a buzzer-beating alley-oop dunk off a pass from Nikola Jovic, silencing the Cavs' late rally.
The Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat matchup lived up to its hype, with both teams trading blows through four quarters. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 28 points and 15 assists, while De'Andre Hunter chipped in 23 points and Evan Mobley added 21 in the paint. For the Heat, Wiggins finished with a game-high 32 points, including that unforgettable finish, as Miami improved to 7-4 on the season. The Cavs, dropping to 6-5, showed fight but couldn't overcome Miami's clutch play in OT.
Fans tuning into the Cavs game caught a classic, broadcast nationally on ESPN and available via streaming on the NBA app or local channels like Bally Sports Ohio for Cleveland viewers and Bally Sports Sun for Heat supporters. This Cavaliers-Heat rivalry continues to deliver, with player stats highlighting Miami's depth—Bam Adebayo grabbed 18 rebounds—and Cleveland's perimeter threats.
As the NBA season heats up, one can't help but wonder how these Eastern Conference contenders will evolve from here.
