The Cleveland Cavaliers lived up to their fans’ expectations after an impressive first game against the Miami Heat. Donovan Mitchell had another historic night of shattering records, while Ty Jerome rose to the occasion, contributing highly to the team.
The Cavaliers set the tone of the game early, with a fine lead of 31-24 in the first quarter. On the other hand, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo kept pushing their side to counter the elite Cavaliers’ defense. This strategy did bring the game closer for the Miami Heat, who finished the second quarter on 30-31.
Similarly, the Heat drew the next quarter by 25-25. Cleveland Cavaliers starters were dominating the Heat, but their bench? Not so much. Max Strus could record only nine points, while Sam Merrill could contribute only six points. This largely affected their offensive output.
While on the defensive end, the Cleveland Cavaliers were still holding the fort due to the quality depth they have. Kenny Atkinson made some changes, bringing starters back into the fold. As a result of that, the players like Darius Garland and Ty Jerome anchored the final quarter. The Cleveland Cavaliers won the game by 121-100.
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell achieved a unique feat after registering 30 points in the first game of the 2025 NBA Playoffs series. He became the first player in NBA history to record 30 or more points in seven consecutive first games. He was previously tied with Alex English for the streak, but after today’s game against the Miami Heat, Donovan Mitchell holds the top spot.
This goes on to show the amount of experience that the shooting guard has, which has turned him into a clutch player. He is just 28 years old and has many more years to go. Who knows how many more records Mitchell will break? The Sunday win against the Miami Heat was also a team effort. The starters showed why the Cavaliers are a dangerous team in the East.
Darius Garland recorded 27 points, 5 assists, and three rebounds while Ty Jerome scored 28 points, took 5 rebounds, and made 3 assists. The next 2025 NBA Playoffs tie between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat will take place again at the Rocket Arena on Wednesday.
