The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a statement win over the Miami Heat, taking Game of their Eastern Conference first-round series with a commanding 121-10 victory. Donovan Mitchell led the charge for Cleveland, dropping points and tying his playoff career high with four steals, marking his seventh straight Game with at least points—a feat that ties Michael Jordan’s legendary streak.
Ty Jerome was the unexpected hero off the bench, pouring in points, with a staggering coming in the fourth quarter alone. Darius Garland added points and five three-pointers, as the Cavs shot.9% from deep (18-of-43) and never looked back after building an early lead.
For Miami, Bam Adebayo fought hard with points, while Tyler Herro contributed, but the Heat struggled to keep pace after cutting the deficit to eight early in the fourth. Cleveland’s late 13-4 run, powered by Jerome’s hot hand, sealed the outcome.
Here’s a quick look at the top performers:
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 30 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Ty Jerome | 28 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Darius Garland | 27 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Bam Adebayo | 24 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Herro | 21 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
The Cavs now lead the series 1-0, with Game set for Wednesday night in Cleveland. Will Miami bounce back, or can the Cavs keep their playoff momentum rolling?
