Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Miami HeatHeat
119
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 35 | 30 | 23 | 31 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 41 | 25 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Heat 122-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Heat's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.