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Jaquez, Allen, Strus & Tyson's status for Heat-Cavaliers: Injuries, Preview, Odds & Starters

A full preview of Friday night's matchup in Cleveland.
Nov 10, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA;  Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) fight for a loose ball during the first period at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Nov 10, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) and Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) fight for a loose ball during the first period at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images | Rhona Wise-Imagn Images

VITALS: The Miami Heat (39-34) and Cleveland Cavaliers (45-28) meet for the fourth and final regular season matchup and the second of consecutive contests after Miami recorded a, 120-103, win in Cleveland on Wednesday. So far this season, the Heat hold a 2-1 series lead. The Heat are 82-54 all-time versus the Cavs during the regular season, including 52-18 in home games.

The Heat head into this game as the tenth seed in the East, in a virtual tie with the ninth-seeded Charlotte Hornets and eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, one game behind the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers, 1.5 games behind the sixth-seeded Toronto Raptors and two games behind the fifth-seeded Atlanta Hawks.

The Cavaliers, on the other hand, are coming into this game as the fourth seed, 2.5 games behind the third-seeded New York Knicks and four games ahead of the Hawks.

Game date, time and location: Friday, Mar. 27, 7:30 p.m. EST, Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio

Radio: 104.3 FM (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale), ESPN 106.3 FM, (West Palm Beach), FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM (Ft. Myers/Naples), 1450 AM (Suart), 97.7 FM (Florida Keys), WAQI 710 AM (Spanish-language broadcast, South Florida), 1100 AM, 106.9 FM (Cleveland)

PROJECTED STARTERS

HEAT

G Davion Mitchell

G Tyler Herro

C Bam Adebayo

F Norman Powell

F Andrew Wiggins

CAVALIERS

G James Harden

G Donovan Mitchell

C Jarrett Allen

F Sam Merrill

F Evan Mobley

INJURY REPORT

HEAT

Jaime Jaquez Jr.: Probable - Ankle

Trevor Keels: Out - G League/Two-Way

Jahmir Young: Out - G League/Two-Way

Vlad Goldin: Out - G League/Two-Way

Terry Rozier: Out - Not with team

CAVALIERS

Jarrett Allen: Probable - Knee

Dean Wade: Out - Ankle

Jaylon Tyson: Out - Toe

Max Strus: Available - Foot

Larry Nance: Available - Illness

Craig Porter Jr.: Out - Groin

Riley Minix: Probable - G League/Two-Way

Olivier Sarr: Probable - G League/Two-Way

Tristan Enaruna: Out - G League/Two-Way

Betting Lines (via FanDuel Sportsbook)

Spread: Heat +5.5 (-106), Cavaliers -5.5 (-114)

Moneyline: Heat +180, Cavaliers -215

Total points scored: 234.5 (over -108, under -112)

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call .

QUOTABLE

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on the new starting unit: "I thought it was great intention with that group. The minutes, we'll figure that out as it goes. They'll probably have a few more, ideally, but the group really set the tone for us defensively, and then offensively, playing off each other. We have those kind of weapons, we want to be able to maximize them, make it hard for teams to guard and that's what you felt the other night."


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Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket

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ALEX TOLEDO

Alex, who was born in Miami, is also a producer, co-host and reporter for the Five on the Floor podcast. He has covered the Heat and NBA since 2019 as a season credential holder. He studied journalism at Florida International University.

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