The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Friday night as they host the Miami Heat in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Cleveland enters Friday’s game with a 45-28 record after losing at home to Miami on Wednesday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45)David Dermer-Imagn Images
(David Dermer-Imagn Images)
In Wednesday’s loss to the Heat, Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers as he recorded 28 points, six rebounds and four assists while James Harden added 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists of his own.
Now Cleveland will try to bounce back at home on Friday as they face off against the Heat once again.
On the other side, Miami enters Friday’s contest with a 39-34 record after defeating the Cavaliers on the road on Wednesday night.
Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) © Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
(© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
Norman Powell led the way for the Heat in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 19 points and four rebounds while Bam Adebayo recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Heat Injury Report: Will Jaime Jaquez Jr. Play?
For the Heat, they have two players listed on their injury report for Friday, including forward Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11)Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Miami has listed Jaquez Jr. as questionable due to right ankle sprain and he is in danger of missing his first game since March 21.
If Jaquez Jr. is sidelined, Pelle Larsson and Simone Fontecchio could both be in line for increased roles.
The Heat have ruled out veteran guard Terry Rozier as he remains away from the team as he has yet to play this season.
Cavaliers Injury Report: Will Jarrett Allen, Jaylon Tyson Play?
On the other side, the Cavaliers have four players listed on their injury report, including both Jarrett Allen and Jaylon Tyson.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31)David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
Cleveland has listed Allen as questionable due to right knee tendonitis and there is a chance he could return from a 10-game absence on Friday against the Heat.
If Allen is unable to return, Thomas Bryant and Max Strus, who is off the injury report after missing Wednesday’s game due to foot injury management, could both continue to have larger roles.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson (24)David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
The Cavaliers have ruled out Tyson as he continues to recover from a great toe bone bruise that has kept him out the last three games.
Den Wade has also been ruled out due to a right ankle sprain while Craig Porter Jr. remains sidelined while recovering from a groin strain.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Heat and Cavaliers from Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.