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The Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night. See photos from the game.

Miami Herald Staff

Updated March 12, 2022 9:14 AM

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) grabs a loose ball in the first half during the game against Cleveland Cavaliers at the FTX Arena in Miami on Friday, March 11, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com

The Miami Heat defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-105 Friday night at FTX Arena. It marked Miami’s first win over Cleveland this season after dropping the first two meetings.

The Heat leads the Eastern Conference with a 45-23 record.

Stars Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler stepped up to push the Heat to the victory, combining for 54 points.

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the FTX Arena in Miami on Friday, March 11, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) defends in the first half at the FTX Arena in Miami on Friday, March 11, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com

And Tyler Herro contributed 22 points off the bench.

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drives to the basket as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) defends in the first half at the FTX Arena in Miami on Friday, March 11, 2022. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com

The Heat continues its seven-game homestand on Saturday at 8 p.m. against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Check out a complete gallery of photos below.

This story was originally published March 12, 2022 at 9:06 AM.

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