The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 126–106 on Jan. 29, 2025. Cleveland led early and stayed ahead most of the night. Miami had one big quarter, but it was not enough.
Cleveland shot the ball better from the field. Miami made more three-point shots. But Cleveland won the rebound battle and took care of the ball.
Score by Quarter
Cleveland won three of the four quarters. Miami’s best quarter was the third, but the Cavs stayed in control.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Cavaliers | 31 | 28 | 35 | 32 | 126 |
| Heat | 21 | 20 | 43 | 22 | 106 |
Miami scored 43 points in the third quarter. Cleveland still won because it was better in the other three quarters.
Team Stats That Tell the Story
Cleveland made more shots and grabbed more rebounds. Miami turned the ball over more.
| Team | FG | 3PT | FT | Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
| Cavaliers | 54-100 | 13-42 | 5-6 | 47 | 29 | 7 |
| Heat | 39-83 | 15-43 | 13-15 | 35 | 27 | 12 |
Cleveland made 54 field goals on 100 tries. That is 54.0% shooting. Miami made 39 field goals on 83 tries. That is 47.0% shooting.
The Cavs won rebounds 47–35. That gave them extra chances to score. Cleveland also had fewer turnovers (7 vs 12).
Quick Facts (fast answers)
- Final score: Cavaliers 126, Heat 106.
- Top scorer: Donovan Mitchell with 34 points.
- Top rebounder: Jarrett Allen with 15 rebounds.
- Heat top scorer: Tyler Herro with 22 points.
- Big team edge: Cleveland won rebounds by 12.
Cavaliers Player Stats
Cleveland got a big game from Donovan Mitchell. Jarrett Allen also had a strong night inside. The Cavs bench helped keep the lead safe.
Cavaliers Starters
Cleveland’s starting five did most of the work. Mitchell and Allen led the way.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT |
| Jarrett Allen | 31 | 22 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10-12 | 0-0 | 2-3 |
| Evan Mobley | 29 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
| Donovan Mitchell | 30 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14-24 | 5-10 | 1-1 |
| Darius Garland | 33 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
| Max Strus | 30 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-4 | 0-0 |
Mitchell scored 34 points and hit 5 threes. He shot 14-of-24 from the field. Allen scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. He shot 10-of-12 from the field.
Mobley got a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Garland scored only 8 points. But he had 6 assists and 3 steals. Those steals helped Cleveland get quick points.
Cavaliers Bench
The bench gave Cleveland important points when the starters rested. Caris LeVert led the bench with 20 points.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT |
| Caris LeVert | 30 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-15 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Georges Niang | 28 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-14 | 3-10 | 0-0 |
| Isaac Okoro | 21 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3-10 | 0-4 | 3-3 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
LeVert gave Cleveland 20 points and 7 assists. Niang scored 15 points and hit 3 threes. Okoro added 9 points and helped on defense. The bench scored 46 points total.
Heat Player Stats
Miami had good scoring in spots. But the Heat gave up too many rebounds. They also had more turnovers than Cleveland.
Heat Starters
Miami’s starters tried hard, but they could not stop Cleveland’s offense. Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo led the scoring.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT |
| Tyler Herro | 34 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-14 | 4-8 | 6-6 |
| Bam Adebayo | 38 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10-14 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Duncan Robinson | 30 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-9 | 3-7 | 0-0 |
| Kevin Love | 26 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4-8 | 2-5 | 2-2 |
| Haywood Highsmith | 29 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
Herro scored 22 points and had 6 assists. He shot 6-of-14 from the field and hit 4 threes. Adebayo scored 21 points and got 9 rebounds. But Adebayo also had 4 turnovers.
Robinson scored 13 points and hit 3 threes. Love scored 12 points and blocked 2 shots. Highsmith had 5 points and helped on defense.
Heat Bench
Miami’s bench scored 44 points. Nikola Jović had a big game off the bench.
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT |
| Nikola Jović | 33 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-16 | 4-10 | 4-5 |
| Josh Richardson | 29 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-12 | 0-5 | 5-7 |
| Alec Burks | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Thomas Bryant | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
Jović scored 22 points off the bench. He shot 7-of-16 from the field and hit 4 threes. Richardson added 11 points and 5 assists. Miami still could not get enough stops late.
Game Leaders (Simple View)
These players had the best numbers in each main stat.
| Stat | Cavaliers | Heat |
| Points | Donovan Mitchell: 34 | Tyler Herro and Nikola Jović: 22 |
| Rebounds | Jarrett Allen: 15 | Bam Adebayo: 9 |
| Assists | Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland: 6 each | Tyler Herro: 6 |
| Steals | Darius Garland: 3 | Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson: 1 each |
| Blocks | Kevin Love: 2 | Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro, Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo: 1 each |
Why Cleveland Won (3 Clear Reasons)
Cleveland did three main things better than Miami.
- They won the rebound battle: Cleveland won rebounds 47–35. Allen grabbed 15 rebounds, and Mobley grabbed 10. That gave the Cavs more second-chance points.
- They shot better overall: The Cavs shot 54.0% from the field. Miami shot 47.0%. Cleveland got easier shots near the basket.
- They protected the ball: Cleveland had only 7 turnovers. Miami had 12. Those extra possessions helped Cleveland score more points.
FAQs
Who won the Heat vs Cavaliers game on Jan 29, 2025?
The Cleveland Cavaliers won 126–106 on Jan. 29, 2025.
Where was the game played?
The game was played in Miami.
What were the quarter scores?
Cleveland led 31–21 after Q1 and 59–41 at halftime. Miami won Q3 43–35, but Cleveland won Q4 32–22.
Who was the top scorer?
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points for Cleveland.
Who led in rebounds?
Jarrett Allen had 15 rebounds for Cleveland. Bam Adebayo had 9 rebounds for Miami.
Who scored the most for Miami?
Tyler Herro scored 22 points for Miami. Nikola Jović also scored 22 points off the bench.
Who had the most assists?
Donovan Mitchell had 6 assists for Cleveland. Darius Garland also had 6 assists. Tyler Herro had 6 assists for Miami.
What were the shooting percentages?
Cleveland shot 54.0% from the field and went 13-of-42 from three. Miami shot 47.0% from the field and went 15-of-43 from three.
What was the biggest difference between the teams?
Cleveland won rebounds 47–35 and had fewer turnovers (7 vs 12).
How many points did the benches score?
Cleveland’s bench scored 46 points. Miami’s bench scored 44 points.
Did any player get a double-double?
Yes. Jarrett Allen had 22 points and 15 rebounds. Evan Mobley had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
How did Caris LeVert play?
Caris LeVert scored 20 points and had 7 assists off the bench for Cleveland.
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