The Heat were swept in a playoff series for the first time since the first round in 2021 against the Milwaukee Bucks. Miami lost their eighth consecutive home playoff game.
Heat television voice Eric Reid announced his final NBA Playoffs game of his 37-season broadcasting career. FanDuel Sports Network and other regional television networks will no longer have postseason contests as of next year through 2036.
Cleveland blasted off on a 35-8 run to begin the contest and led 43-17 after one quarter. The Cavs continued their dominance during the second quarter and were up 72-33 at halftime.
Miami could not make it a closer contest and were behind 111-63 at the end of the third quarter. Reserve players were brought in for the fourth quarter as the Cavs had a 50-point margin.
Nikola Jovic finished with 24 points for the Heat. Bam Adebayo chalked up 13 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double. Tyler Herro was held to four points and Andrew Wiggins put up 12 points.
Jarrett Allen composed a double-double by halftime and had 14 points along with 12 rebounds by the conclusion of the game. Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points while De'Andre Hunter poured in 19 points for Cleveland.
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