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Heat Host Cavaliers Friday in NBA Cup Group Stage Matchup

Miami Heat host Cleveland Cavaliers Friday at 8 p.m. EST in an NBA Cup group stage game.

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The Miami Heat host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 8 p.m. EST Friday in an NBA Cup group stage game.

The Heat are 5-6 and rank eighth in the Eastern Conference; the Cavaliers are 6-6 and rank sixth.

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Last season, Miami finished 43-39 overall and went 27-25 against Eastern Conference opponents. The Heat allowed 118.5 points per game and held opponents to 46.5% field-goal shooting.

Cleveland finished 52-30 overall and went 33-19 versus Eastern Conference teams last season. The Cavaliers allowed 115.4 points per game and held opponents to 46.4% shooting.

Cavaliers forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin is out with a back injury. Guard Sam Merrill is day to day with an elbow injury. The Heat have no injuries listed.

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