Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 25, 2026
Final · NBA · Tip-off 7:30 PM ET at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
Final Total: 223
under — the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers combined for 223, under the 242.5 total.
Game Recap
Donovan Mitchell's 28 points and 6 rebounds carried Cleveland's offensive load, but it proved insufficient to overcome Miami's balanced attack and a second-half surge that left this matchup well south of the betting line. The Heat's 120–103 victory over the Cavaliers yielded a combined 223 points, landing 19.5 under the 242.5 market total and handing DAGGER a successful under call.
The game's rhythm tilted decisively in Miami's favor after halftime. The first half saw both teams operate in sync, combining for 109 points through two quarters, with Q2 the most explosive period at 62 combined points. But the second half told a different story: while Q3 stayed relatively contained at 57 combined, Miami's 37-point fourth quarter—built on 20 points from Cleveland—sealed a wire-to-wire advantage. Norman Powell led the Heat's balanced scoring with 19 points, Tyler Herro added 18, and Bam Adebayo orchestrated from the middle with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. James Harden chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds for Cleveland, and Sam Merrill posted 18 as well, but they couldn't match Miami's depth.
This was a notable departure from the season series' earlier volatility. Cleveland had won the first two meetings by combining for 246 and 278 total points—both far higher-scoring affairs. This defensive-minded rematch reflected Miami's recent form (122.4 allowed per game over the last 10) and allowed the under to cash decisively.
Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 35 | 20 | 37 | 120 | |
| 19 | 27 | 37 | 20 | 103 |
Top Performers
| # | Player | Pos | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Norman Powell | G | 19 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| #14 | Tyler Herro | G | 18 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| #13 | Bam Adebayo | C-F | 17 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| #45 | Donovan Mitchell | G | 28 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| #1 | James Harden | G | 18 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
| #5 | Sam Merrill | G | 18 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Recent Team Form
| Team | Scored | Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| 121.9 | 122.4 | |
| 119.1 | 114.5 | |
| Scored sum | 241.0 | vs 242.5(-1.5) |
| Allowed sum | 236.9 | vs 242.5(-5.6) |
Previous Matchups
| Date | Matchup | Away | Home | Total | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 130 | 116 | 246 | — | |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 138 | 140 | 278 | — | |
| Averages | 134.0 | 128.0 | 262.0 | — | |