Cleveland Cavaliers made a historic statement in the NBA playoffs by decisively defeating the Miami Heat 138-83, completing a four-game sweep in the first round. This victory marks the largest series margin in playoff history, with the Cavs winning by a combined 122 points, surpassing the previous record of 121 points set by the Denver Nuggets in 2009. The Cavs showcased their dominance throughout the series, leading by as much as 60 points in Game 4.

Key contributors included Donovan Mitchell with 22 points, De’Andre Hunter adding 19, and Ty Jerome contributing 18 points. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen also played critical roles, particularly Allen with a notable performance of 14 points, 12 rebounds, and six steals. For the Heat, Nikola Jovic was the standout with 24 points, but his efforts were overshadowed by Cleveland’s relentless offense. Following this series, the Cavaliers are set to face either the Indiana Pacers or Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with their next game scheduled for Saturday.