The Cleveland Cavaliers overwhelmed the Miami Heat with a staggering 138-83 victory, completing a dominant 4-0 sweep in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Donovan Mitchell led the charge with 22 points, closely followed by De'Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome, and Evan Mobley, who scored 19, 18, and 17 points, respectively. This historic win marked Miami's largest playoff loss, eclipsing their previous record by 18 points.

After the game, Mitchell emphasized the team's intention to maintain pressure throughout the match, echoing their commitment to 48 minutes of relentless play. Miami’s coach Erik Spoelstra acknowledged the unexpected outcome, attributing the defeat to Cleveland's superior performance. The Cavaliers now await their next challenge against either the Milwaukee Bucks or the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.