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Norman Powell scores 18, Heat use balanced attack to down Cavs 120-103 and snap 5-game skid

On Wednesday, the Miami Heat snapped a five-game losing streak with a 120-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by Norman Powell's 19 points and Tyler Herro's 18.
Miami made 13 3-pointers while opening a 21-point lead in the first half, though Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points before fouling out as the Cavaliers' four-game winning streak ended.
Center Jarrett Allen missed his 10th straight game for the Cavaliers, while Dean Wade rolled his right ankle in warmups; Bam Adebayo converted a three-point play and Kel'el Ware scored on a layup.
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledged the defensive shortfall and said the Cavs need to "make the shift in mentality" with the playoffs approaching.
The teams return to Cleveland on Friday for the fourth and final meeting of the season, with the Heat remaining in town for the rematch.

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