Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
105
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Miami HeatHeat
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Cavaliers 108-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.