Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Miami HeatHeat
108
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 108 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Heat 117-108. Cavaliers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.