Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Miami HeatHeat
125
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 28 | 37 | 30 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Heat squeaked past the Cavaliers 125-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.