The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat 90-73 in the 2026 NBA Summer League on Monday, July 13 in Las Vegas, powered by a prolific scoring night from second-round pick Meleek Thomas.
Thomas exploded for 35 points on 14-of-23 shooting, adding 5 three-pointers, 3 rebounds and 3 assists to lead Cleveland's balanced attack. For Miami, Tre Donaldson top-scored with 22 points on 10-of-18 from the field, while Vladislav Goldin grabbed a team-high 8 rebounds.
The Cavaliers (1-2) controlled the contest from start to finish, handing the Heat (1-2) a comfortable loss in the Las Vegas summer showcase.