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Cavs Defense Woes Ahead of Heat Clash
26 Mar
Summary
- Cavs won but with defensive warning before facing Heat.
- Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade are out for the March 25 game.
- This is the first of two consecutive games between Cavs and Heat.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are preparing to face the Miami Heat on March 25, with significant defensive concerns looming over the team. Despite securing a win against the Magic on March 24, head coach Kenny Atkinson issued a warning regarding the Cavaliers' recent defensive performance.
Compounding these issues, the Cavaliers will be without several key players for the March 25 game. Center Jarrett Allen continues to recover from a knee injury, while Jaylon Tyson and Max Strus are also sidelined. Dean Wade was a late scratch due to an ankle injury sustained during warmups. Larry Nance Jr. is available after being questionable with an illness.
This matchup is the initial game in a back-to-back series between Cleveland and Miami, with another game scheduled for March 27. The game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. at Rocket Arena and will be broadcast locally on the FanDuel Sports Network -- Ohio, with radio coverage on WTAM and WMMS.




