The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face the Miami Heat, a key rival in the Eastern Conference, but will be without their top perimeter defender, Isaac Okoro, due to a knee contusion. This absence could impact their defense against Miami's leading scorer, Tyler Herro.

Additionally, point guard Craig Porter Jr. is out with an illness. Meanwhile, the Heat's injury report is more favorable, with Jimmy Butler listed as probable despite knee soreness, and Nikola Jovic and Josh Richardson cleared to play.