Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat preview, NBA Cup group stage, November 13, 2026, Kaseya Center, Miami. Tip-off 8:00 PM ET.
The Heat (5-6) come home after a 3-2 road trip with Giannis Antetokounmpo nursing a right wrist sprain. The Cavaliers (6-6) arrive without Evan Mobley, who hurt his left big toe in Wednesday's win at New York. This 60-second preview covers the injury news, the coaching quotes and the numbers that shape the matchup.
Key points before tip-off:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 27.7 points and 12.6 rebounds and is listed as probable with a right wrist sprain. His words: "I'm not concerned at all."
- Klay Thompson is upgraded to probable (ankle). Pelle Larsson is doubtful (illness).
- Erik Spoelstra is "more encouraged" on defense. Miami allowed 109.9 points per 100 possessions in recent wins and 120.9 in losses.
- Evan Mobley (left great toe sprain) and Sam Merrill are out for Cleveland, putting more on Jarrett Allen against Bam Adebayo and Giannis.
- Cleveland attempt 41.3 threes a game, 7th in the NBA, while Miami allow 39.4% from three, tied for second-worst. James Harden went 5-of-7 from deep at New York.
Sources: ESPN, AP, NBA.com, cleveland.com, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, ClutchPoints, NBC Sports.
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