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Cavaliers Advance with Record-Breaking Sweep, Warriors Near Next Round

Cleveland's dominant 122-point margin sets a new NBA playoff record, while Golden State edges Houston for a 3-1 series lead.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Evan Mobley (r.) and Miami Heat Spieler Nikola Jovic
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Overview

  • The Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Miami Heat 4-0 in the first round of the NBA playoffs, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
  • Cleveland's 122-point series margin is the largest in NBA playoff history, surpassing Denver's 2009 record of +121.
  • The Cavaliers' 138-83 Game 4 victory marked the fourth-largest margin of victory in a playoff game, with Donovan Mitchell leading the team with 22 points.
  • Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra described the series as 'humiliating,' highlighting the team's struggles despite their play-in tournament entry.
  • Golden State defeated Houston 109-106 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 series lead and moving within one win of advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals.