Final Score: Miami Heat 95, Cleveland Cavaliers 84

Keys to the Win: Heat outscored the Cavaliers, 27-14, in the second quarter and never looked back. Dion Waiters scored a season-high 24 points off the bench for the Cavs, but their starters could only produce 26 points and missed 29-of-39 shots from the field.

Former Cavalier LeBron James took it to his hometown team by scoring 28 points on 9-of-19 shooting. He also added 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. Michael Beasley was big off the bench for the Heat, contributing 17 points and 7 boards.

Despite bad games from starting center Chris Bosh (6 points on 3-of-9 FG) and point guard Mario Chalmers (3 points on 1-of-4 FG), the Heat easily handled the Cavs who actually had the rebounding edge, 47-41.

The Cavs couldn't capitalise with the extra possessions-- they had 12 offensive rebounds-- and shot just 34.9 from the field as a team.

Miami extends their winning streak to eight wins, while Cleveland dropped their 4th game in a row and seven of their last eight outings.

Heat vs. Cavaliers Top Performers

LeBron James (MIA): 28 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals
Dwyane Wade (MIA): 22 points (10/14 FG), 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals
Michael Beasley (MIA): 17 points and 9 rebounds

Kyrie Irving (CLE): 16 points (6/19 FG), 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 turnovers
Dion Waiters (CLE): 24 points (4/8 3FG), 6 rebounds and 3 assists
Earl Clark (CLE): 13 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals

What's Ahead (Next 5 Games)

Cleveland Cavaliers (3 home, 2 road): @ Boston Celtics, vs. Chicago Bulls, vs. Denver Nuggets, @ Atlanta Hawks, vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Miami Heat (2 home, 3 road): @ Toronto Raptors, vs. Charlotte Bobcats, vs. Detroit Pistons, @ Chicago Bulls, @ Minnesota Timberwolves