Cavaliers Dominate Heat Game 1 Win
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Cavaliers dominate Heat Game | The Cleveland Cavaliers made their intentions loud and clear Sunday night. Fueled by Donovan Mitchell’s 30-point performance and a fourth-quarter surge from Ty Jerome, the Cavaliers blew past the Miami Heat, 121-100, in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
This decisive win not only sets the tone for the series but sends a message — Cleveland is here to contend.
Mitchell and Jerome Lead the Charge | Cleveland Overwhelms Miami
Mitchell, Cleveland’s star guard, was in mid-season form, shooting 11-for-19 from the field and converting six of seven free throws. Ty Jerome added 28 points, with 16 of them coming in the fourth quarter, effectively slamming the door on any hopes of a Miami comeback. | Cavaliers dominate Heat Game
“Ty gave us energy and control,” Mitchell said postgame. “We feed off each other. That’s what makes this team special.”
Team Stats Tell the Story | Game 1 Blowout Win
| Stat | Heat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| FG % | 48.8% | 51.1% |
| 3PT % | 41.9% | 41.9% |
| Turnovers | 14 | 8 |
| Total Rebounds | 37 | 42 |
The Cavaliers’ efficiency and control over possessions gave them the edge. They outrebounded the Heat and had nearly half the number of turnovers — critical factors in postseason basketball. | Cavaliers dominate Heat Game
Miami Struggles to Keep Up
Despite Bam Adebayo’s 24-point, 10-rebound effort, the Miami Heat struggled to match Cleveland’s pace and physicality. The Heat allowed back-to-back 31-point quarters in the first half and trailed by double digits for much of the game. | Cavaliers crush Heat
Miami’s bench contributed just 23 points compared to Cleveland’s 42, a gap that exposed the depth difference in Game 1 | Cleveland overwhelms Miami.
What’s Next?
With the series now at 1-0 in Cleveland’s favor, Game 2 becomes a must-win for the Miami Heat if they want to avoid heading back to South Florida in a deep hole. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, will look to maintain their home-court dominance, where they finished 34-7 in the regular season. | NBA.com Game Recap
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