Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat

Robinson’s record night helps Heat beat Cavs, 124-100

None of those were at his expense.

"That young man the last two years has developed with the Miami culture," said Beilein, the first-year Cavaliers coach who had Robinson for three seasons at Michigan. "He's developed his game into a whole different level. ... Part of it you hate, but it's also part of your blood."

Robinson was 9 for 15 from the field, all of them coming from 3-point range.

His early flurry helped Miami tie a franchise mark with 75 first-half points. The lead was 27 at the break and the Heat stayed in control the rest of the way. Kevin Love's jumper with 9:07 left got Cleveland to 102-86 and capped a 13-3 run, but the Cavs didn't get any closer.

"It's not lost on me that Coach B has done so much for my career," Robinson said. "So it's pretty cool to have us competing on a stage like this. We're very competitive people so it's nice to come out on top, but I'm also very appreciative of everything he's done for me."

Tyler Herro scored 22 points for Miami, which had no problem on a night when Jimmy Butler missed 12 of his first 13 shots and finished with 21 points anyway.

"We can't keep surprising people," Butler said. "We're for real. I don't think anybody wants to play against us and that's the way we want to keep it."

Love scored 25 and grabbed 13 rebounds for Cleveland. Collin Sexton added 19 points.

Those marks belong to Robinson now. He had 24 points by halftime, all on 3-pointers. That was better than his previous career best of 23, set at home earlier this season against Houston.

"You couldn't be more happy for a guy like Duncan because he puts in so much time," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.

"I'm really proud of him," Beilein said. "All of Michigan is proud of him."

TIP-INS

Cavaliers: Cleveland's 17-game losing streak at Miami has included 74 players and six coaches. The Cavs' last win in Miami was Jan. 25, 2010. ... Cleveland starters Cedi Osman, Darius Garland and Sexton were a combined 2 for 17 for seven points in 43 first-half minutes. They didn't start the second half.

Heat: Miami improved to 10-3, tying the best 13-game start in team history. The 1995-96, 1999-2000, 2012-13 and 2013-14 Heat also were 10-3. ... Bam Adebayo was 4 for 4 in the opening three minutes and finished 5 for 5. ... Spoelstra improved to 533-366 in 899 games as Heat coach. His milestone 900th is Friday in Chicago.

HEAT AT HOME

THOMPSON RESTS

UP NEXT

Cavaliers: Visit the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

Heat: Visit the Chicago Bulls on Friday.

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