Sports writing (USA), Apr 4 (EFE) .- Center Bam Adebayo claimed his status as leader in the inside game and with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds led the Miami Heat to the victory of 115-101 against the undervalued Cleveland Cavaliers.
Guard-forward Duncan Robinson scored another 18 points, with six 3-pointers from nine attempts, which also helped the Heat (26-24) win, fourth in a row.
The Heat were just one tenth behind the Southeast Division lead now held by the Charlotte Hornets (25-23), who rested.
Forward of Dominican origin Trevor Ariza scored 15 points, in addition to making a great defense, while forward Jimmy Butler achieved a double-double of 15 points with 11 assists, which also helped the victory of the Miami team, which won its twentieth game. at home against the Cavaliers.
Point guard Collin Sexton scored 26 points and guard-forward Taurean Prince finished with 19 for Cleveland (17-32), which lost its fifth straight game and has not prevailed at the Heat since January 25, 2010.
The Miami team finished with 35 assists, including 13 in the first quarter. Robinson scored his first four 3-pointers and Miami was 10-of-21 in the first half, going into halftime with a partial lead of 67-54.
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