The Cleveland Cavaliers demolished the Miami Heat 138-83 in Game 4, completing the most lopsided playoff series victory in NBA history (+122 point differential). Donovan Mitchell (22 points) and a balanced Cavs attack overwhelmed Miami, leading by 60 points before coasting to a 55-point win-the fourth-largest playoff margin ever
Nikola Jović emerged as Miami’s lone bright spot, scoring 24 points in a losing effort The third-year forward, who earlier criticized his Game 2 mistakes, was the only Heat player to crack 20 points. Bam Adebayo (13) and Andrew Wiggins (12) struggled, while Tyler Herro went 1/10 from the field
Cleveland’s dominance included historic benchmarks:
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122-point series margin (surpassing Denver’s 2009 record)
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60-point lead at peak during Game 4
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Six steals from Jarrett Allen alongside his 14-point, 12-rebound double-double
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra called the series "humbling" and the final games "embarrassing," acknowledging Cleveland’s superiority The Cavs await the Pacers-Bucks winner, while Miami faces its third first-round sweep in franchise history
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Jović’s earlier 11-point effort against Cleveland
With Herro’s playoff promises unfulfilled and Miami’s offense sputtering, the Heat’s offseason questions loom large. Cleveland’s statement sweep positions them as a serious East contender behind Mitchell’s leadership and stifling team defense.
