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Cavs and Heat Clash in Miami with Series Tensions Escalating

Cleveland leads 2-0 as Miami seeks a must-win Game 3, fueled by a war of words between Tyler Herro and Darius Garland.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland against Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro in the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter of game one of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 20, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Kyle Anderson #20 of the Miami Heat during the second quarter of game one of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on April 20, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Overview

  • The Cavaliers hold a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series, powered by Donovan Mitchell’s consecutive 30-point performances.
  • Game 3 is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET in Miami, where the Heat must win to avoid falling into an 0-3 deficit, a historically insurmountable position.
  • Tensions have risen after Cavs guard Darius Garland publicly stated their game plan was to target Tyler Herro, prompting a sharp response from Herro and the Heat locker room.
  • Miami’s adjustments in Game 2, including Davion Mitchell’s 14-point fourth quarter, nearly erased Cleveland’s lead but fell short in a 121-112 loss.
  • Darius Garland is listed as questionable for Game 3 with a sprained toe, adding uncertainty to Cleveland’s lineup as they aim to maintain control of the series.