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Cavaliers Aim to Extend Series Lead as Heat Adjust for Game 2

Cleveland enters Game 2 with momentum from a dominant opener, while Miami reshuffles lineups and defensive tactics to counter the Cavs’ backcourt dominance.

Jimmy Butler and the Warriors are road underdogs in Game 2 against the Rockets on Wednesday night in Houston.
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates a basket against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs.
Heat guard Terry Rozier was on crutches and in a walking boost Tuesday after spraining his left ankle in a Monday optional practice in Cleveland. (Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel)
Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring over Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter of game one of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.

Overview

  • The Cavaliers lead the series 1-0 after a decisive 121-100 Game 1 victory, driven by Donovan Mitchell, Ty Jerome, and Darius Garland each scoring at least 27 points.
  • Miami plans defensive adjustments to limit Cleveland’s guards, which analysts suggest could create opportunities for Evan Mobley in four-on-three situations.
  • The Heat remain shorthanded with Terry Rozier sidelined by an ankle sprain and Kevin Love unavailable for personal reasons, impacting their rotation depth.
  • Cleveland controlled the paint and rebounding in Game 1, with Jarrett Allen securing 11 rebounds, underscoring their physical advantage over Miami.
  • Game 2 tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the Cavaliers looking to capitalize on their depth and Miami aiming to disrupt Cleveland’s offensive rhythm.