Heat Host Cavaliers in NBA Cup Group Play

The Heat welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers for an NBA Cup group-stage game in Miami on Friday, November 13, with tipoff scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern time.

Cleveland is 6-6 and sixth in the Eastern Conference, while Miami is 5-6 and eighth.

The Heat finished last season 43-39, including a 27-25 record in Eastern Conference games. Their opponents averaged 118.5 points and shot 46.5% from the field.

Cleveland went 52-30 overall and 33-19 in conference play last season. Opponents averaged 115.4 points and shot 46.4% against the Cavaliers.

Miami has no injuries listed. Cleveland forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin is out with a back injury, and Sam Merrill is day to day with an elbow injury.