Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
123
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Miami HeatHeat
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 123 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Heat 123-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.