- Cleveland Cavaliers dominated Miami Heat with a 138-83 win, recording the fourth-largest margin in NBA Playoff history
- The Cavaliers completed a 4-0 sweep and will face either Indiana Pacers or Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals
- Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 22 points, while Miami’s Nikola Jovic stood out with 24 points despite the heavy loss
Key Takeaways:
Cleveland Cavaliers secured their place in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Kenny Atkinson’s men delivered another masterclass against Miami Heat, this time with a 138-83 victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. At the Kaseya Center, the team from Ohio completely dominated the game and left no chance for Erik Spoelstra’s players, recording the fourth-largest playoff win in history.
Cleveland swept Miami 4-0. pic.twitter.com/yo6DjDtCUw
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 29, 2025
Thus, the Cavaliers easily wrapped up the series with the Heat 4-0 and saved energy for the second round of the Eastern Conference. In the semifinals, Cleveland will face the winner of the Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks series, where the Pacers currently lead 3-1.
The efforts of Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen helped the visitors make a powerful start, building a double-digit lead with ease. The hosts looked completely lost, and De’Andre Hunter took over, propelling the Cavaliers to a 26-point advantage by the end of the first quarter. Evan Mobley carried the momentum early in the second period for the Ohio team. The Heat remained dazed, and Cleveland had no trouble soaring to a 72-33 halftime lead. Thus, the second half turned into a formality, with the only intrigue being the final scoreline.
Donovan Mitchell led the scorers with 22 points, 5 assists, and 4 three-pointers. De’Andre Hunter added 19 points, Ty Jerome finished with 18 points and 5 assists, while Evan Mobley recorded 17 points and 7 rebounds. Jarrett Allen contributed 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 steals, and Javonte Green scored 11 points.
Nikola Jovic tried to salvage some pride for Miami with 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 three-pointers. Bam Adebayo had 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins (5 rebounds) and Pelle Larsson (5 rebounds) each scored 12 points.