Cavs rookie Meleek Thomas goes off for 35 points in win over Heat

Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Meleek Thomas scored 35 points to lead the Cavaliers to a 90-73 victory over the Miami Heat on July 13, 2026, in their first win of the 2026 Las Vegas Summer League. Thomas was dominant from the start, scoring 11 points in the first seven minutes of the game. The match was played at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada.