Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Miami HeatHeat
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 26 | 33 | 36 | 114 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 25 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Cavaliers stunned the Heat 114-97. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.