The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 121112 victory over the Miami Heat on April 23, 2025, at Rocket Arena, taking a commanding 20 lead in their Eastern Conference firstround playoff series.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, along with six rebounds and six assists. citeturn0search1 Darius Garland contributed 21 points and nine assists, while Jarrett Allen added 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Cavaliers built a 19point lead late in the third quarter, but the Heat rallied to cut the deficit to 105103 with just over three minutes remaining. Mitchell responded by scoring eight consecutive points, helping Cleveland secure the win. citeturn0search1
For the Heat, Tyler Herro scored 33 points, and Davion Mitchell added 18 points. citeturn0search0
The series now shifts to Miami for Game 3 on April 26, where the Heat will look to avoid falling into a 30 deficit.
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