The Heat have three games slated for this week. On November 20, Miami (9-3, 5-0 Home) looks to extend their unbeaten home streak as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-9, 2-4 Away) in a rematch prior to last week’s win. Kendrick Nunn scored 23 points in the 108-97 win over the Cavs. Cleveland goes into Wednesday’s matchup losers of four straight games and are desperate to snap their slump. According to NBA.com, Kevin Love currently leads the Cavs in scoring (18.2 ppg) and rebounds (12.1), while Jimmy Butler leads the Heat in scoring (18.4 ppg), assists (7.2 APG) and steals (2.8 SPG). Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m.
On November 22, Miami will travel to the windy city to face the Chicago Bulls (4-8 Overall, 2-5 Home) in their first matchup of the season. According to ESPN.com, the Bulls currently sit fifth in Central Division Chicago is also in a slump, currently losing three games, two to the Milwaukee Bucks and one to the Brooklyn Nets. Zach Levine currently leads the Bulls with 20 points per game. Tipoff is at 8 p.m.
Then on November 23, Miami wraps up the week with a huge game on the road, against the Philadelphia 76ers. According to ESPN.com, the 76ers are currently third in the Atlantic Division and recently defeated the Cavaliers to end their two-game skid. Joel Embiid leads the 76ers with 22 points per game. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m.
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