After going 2-1 on their recent road trip, the Cavaliers return to Quicken Loans Arena for a three-game homestand, beginning on Friday night against the Miami Heat. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. (ET).
This season, the Cavaliers are 9-2 at Quicken Loans Arena where they are averaging 115.3 points, which includes five contests with 120 points or more.
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Since March 25, 2014, Cleveland holds a 63-5 record when scoring at least 100 points at The Q. They have also won 35 straight home games when shooting at least .500 from the field.
One key to the Cavaliers success this season has been their ability to jump on teams early. In the first quarter this season, the Cavs are averaging 30.5 points on .486 from the field, including an NBA-best .461 (76-165) from the three-point line. Cleveland has tied or outscored their opponent in the first quarter in 16 of 20 games this season.
The Wine and Gold will look to get off to another fast start in hopes of getting the home crowd behind them as they welcome a depleted Miami squad.
With seven players on the shelf, including some main rotation guys, the Heat have struggled as of late dropping three straight heading into Friday's matchup.
Despite the Heat's struggles, their man in the middle, Hassan Whiteside, has put up some gaudy numbers averaging 18.0 points and 14.8 rebounds. Whiteside has led the team in rebounding in each of the 22 games this season, the longest overall rebound-leading streak in Heat history.
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Programming Note: On Friday, December 9, FOX Sports Ohio is airing the Cavs – Heat game (7:30 p.m.) and the Blue Jackets – Red Wings game (7:30 p.m.). To view TV listings, CLICK HERE.
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Status Update: (Cavs) – Mo Williams, (NWT), J.R. Smith, (Left Knee Hyperextension, TBD)
Status Update: (Heat) – Luke Babbitt, (Strained Right Hip Flexor, Out), James Johnson, (Strained Right Rotator Cuff, Out), Josh Richardson, (Sprained Right Ankle, Out), Dion Waiters, (Pectineus Tear, Out), Justise Winslow, (Sore Left Wrist, Out), Chris Bosh, (NWT)
*Subject to change.
Since 2014-15, the Cavs are a perfect 3-0 versus Miami at The Q, winning by an average of 18.7 points over that stretch (109.7-91.0).
Cleveland is also averaging 26.7 assists on 41.0 field goals, shooting .504 from the field and scoring 19.7 points off of the Heat's 14.7 turnovers.
Friday's matchup is the first of four meetings this season between the two teams (March 4 & April 10 at MIA, March 6 at CLE).
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Hardwood Classics Night presented by Elk & Elk: The Cavs will host a series of Hardwood Classics (HWC) Nights presented by Elk & Elk at Quicken Loans Arena throughout the 2016-17 season, turning the clock back to the years 1983-1987.
Each HWC Night will transport fans at The Q to the mid-80's when the Cavaliers played at the Richfield Coliseum, World B. Free led a 'comeback season' and a new look team took shape in '86 with Mark Price, Brad Daugherty, Ron Harper and Hot Rod Williams coming together in Cleveland. MORE DETAILS
It's right back to action on Saturday night as the Wine and Gold welcome the Charlotte Hornets into The Q. After a two-day rest, it's a mid-week home-and-home back-to-back against the Memphis Grizzlies – with the Grizz rolling in on Tuesday and the Cavaliers traveling to the Grindhouse the following night. The Cavs return home for a date with the L.A. Lakers next Saturday night in Cleveland. GET TICKETS | VIEW FULL SCHEDULE
