What happened: Davion Mitchell dished 17 assists, tying Goran Dragić and Sherman Douglas for the second-most in a single game in Heat history. Miami leads Cleveland 133-121 in a game still in progress.
Why it matters: Mitchell is averaging 7.8 assists per game in 2026-27 through 12 games, so 17 is more than double his season rate. Miami is 5-6 on the season through 11 games and won its last outing 115-109 at Utah.
By the numbers: Mitchell: 7.8 assists, 15.1 points and 1.8 rebounds per game in 2026-27 through 12 games. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads all scorers with 37 points, and Bam Adebayo also has 37 points and 14 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell has 25 points and 7 assists for Cleveland.
What to watch: Mitchell's assist total can still grow before the game ends.