The Cavaliers will host the Miami Heat in their 2015-16 home opener on Friday at Quicken Loans Arena for the first of three regular season matchups. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Cavs got their first win of the season after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 106-76 on Wednesday, which marked their largest margin of victory over the Grizzlies in team history.
Defensively, Cleveland (1-1) held Memphis to 29-82 (.354) shooting from the field and outrebounded them 54-40. The Wine and Gold also had advantages in points in the paint (48-36), second chance points (14-7) and fast break points (26-8). Eight Cavs players scored at least nine points in the win.
Following dishing out 26 assists against Chicago on Tuesday and 29 assists at Memphis, the Cavs are averaging 27.5 assists on 39.5 field goals per game in the early season.
After missing the postseason last spring, the Heat added some talent over the summer, inking Amar’e Stoudemire, re-signing Goran Dragic and tabbing Justise Winslow in this past June’s Draft.
Miami (1-0) won their home opener on Wednesday after defeating the Charlotte Hornets, 104-94, at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Chris Bosh scored 21 points in his return after being forced to the sideline last February because of a blood clot and pneumonia.
TV: FOX Sports Ohio, ESPN, Radio: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 La Mega
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Status Update: (Cavs) – Iman Shumpert, (Ruptured Extensor Carpi Ulnaris, Out) Kyrie Irving, (Fractured Left Knee Cap, Out)
Status Update: (Heat) – None to Report
*Subject to change.
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The two teams split last year’s four-game series with each team winning two games on their home floor.
In the two victories over Miami at The Q in 2014-15, Cleveland won by an average of 23.0 points (113.5-90.5) and shot .532 from the field, including .417 (25-60) from the three-point line. The Wine and Gold’s offense also averaged 27.5 assists.
Overall, Cleveland is 28-21 against Miami when playing at home. Dating back to January 19th of last season, the Cavs have won 20 of their last 21 regular season games at The Q.
The Cavs travel to South Beach twice this season – a Saturday night affair on December 5th and another one on March 19th.
Opening Night presented by Kenda TiresIn true #AllForCLE spirit, the fun begins with a FREE Cavs Fan Fest held outside of Quicken Loans Arena on Gateway Plaza beginning at 4:00 p.m. When the on-court action tips off inside The Q at 7:00 p.m., Fan Fest will become an outdoor Cavs Watch Party with two GIANT video screens for fans to catch the game. OPENING NIGHT FAN GUIDE
Giveaways:2015-16 Magnet Schedule presented by Kenda TiresT-Shirt presented by Cleveland Clinic
After tonight’s game, the Cavaliers head back out onto the road to take on the Sixers in Philadelphia on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. ET. VIEW FULL SCHEDULE
