Overview

• The Cleveland Cavaliers hold a 2-0 series lead over the Miami Heat after consecutive home victories in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
• Cleveland’s defensive strategy targets Tyler Herro, disrupting Miami’s offense and forcing 27 turnovers over two games while committing just 15 themselves.
• Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers in Game 2 with 30 points, including a decisive 17-point fourth-quarter effort.
• Heat coach Erik Spoelstra made adjustments in Game 2, including starting Davion Mitchell and altering rotations, but the team still fell short.
• Games 3 and 4 will be held at Miami’s Kaseya Center, testing Cleveland’s ability to maintain momentum on the road.