Darius Garland and the Cleveland Cavaliers (38-27) will take on Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat (44-23) in part of the NBA Friday slate.
No team in the Eastern Conference has a better record than the Heat this season. However, the Milwaukee Bucks are riding a six-game winning streak and are now just two games back from Miami.
With Jimmy Butler being questionable to play in this game, there’s a chance the Heat will be without their top star. Miami has managed to succeed throughout this season whether they have had key players sidelined.
Garland is coming off a 41-point outing and is in the midst of a season that earned him his first All-Star appearance. With key players like Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert, and Collin Sexton all being sidelined.
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Both the Cavaliers and Heat have a lot to play for in order to maximize their outlook in the Eastern Conference standings ahead of the 2022 NBA playoffs.
How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
Here’s everything to know about how to tune in to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat:
Date: Friday, March 11
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: FTX Arena in Miami, Florida
TV Channel: Bally Sports Ohio (Cavaliers) and Bally Sports Florida (Heat)
Injury Report for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report: Jarrett Allen – out (left third finger fracture), Caris LeVert – out (sprained right foot), Collin Sexton – out (left knee meniscal tear)
Miami Heat Injury Report: Jimmy Butler – active (sinus congestion), Caleb Martin – out (hyperextended knee)
Projected Starting Lineups for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
Cleveland Cavaliers Projected Starting Lineup: G Darius Garland, G Isaac Okoro, F Dean Wade, F Lauri Markkanen, C Evan Mobley
Miami Heat Projected Starting Lineup: G Kyle Lowry, G Duncan Robinson, F Jimmy Butler, F PJ Tucker, C Bam Adebayo
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