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Cavaliers Dominate Heat to Take 3-0 Series Lead in Playoffs

Cleveland's commanding 124-87 Game 3 win in Miami marks the Heat's worst-ever playoff loss as the Cavaliers move within one win of advancing.

Darius Garland #10 and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Rocket Arena on March 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Clippers 127-122.
The Miami Heat starting line up is on the bench at the end of the game as they lose 124-87 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Playoffs Round 1, Game 3 at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat reacts during the third quarter of game two of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on April 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Heat 121-112.

Overview

  • Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a decisive 124-87 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 3, marking Miami's worst playoff loss in franchise history.
  • The Cavaliers now lead the first-round series 3-0, a deficit no NBA team has ever overcome in a best-of-seven playoff format.
  • Cleveland's dominance was highlighted by a 33-5 first-quarter run, combined with a 46-29 rebounding edge and a 60-30 advantage in points in the paint.
  • Heat guard Tyler Herro vowed that Miami would fight to avoid a sweep in Game 4, despite the team's struggles and long odds of recovery.
  • Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland missed Game 3 with a sprained toe and is listed as questionable for Monday's Game 4 in Miami.