In a historic playoff game, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat 124-87, marking the worst playoff loss for Miami. With key performances from Jarrett Allen and De'Andre Hunter, the Cavaliers controlled the game after an initial Miami lead. This victory handed Cleveland a 3-0 series advantage, positioning them for a potential sweep in Game 4. Miami struggled to respond after Cleveland's significant scoring run, reflecting their challenges in this series as they face elimination in front of their home crowd.
Cleveland Cavaliers handed Miami its worst-ever playoff loss at 124-87, establishing a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
This marks the 11th time a Cavaliers team has led 3-0 in a series, with all previous instances during LeBron James' tenure resulting in 4-0 sweeps.
After an initial 15-6 lead for Miami, Cleveland dominated with a 33-5 run, showcasing their ability to seize control of the game decisively.
Although Cleveland struggled at the beginning of the second half with missed shots, Miami was unable to capitalize, scoring only four points during that stretch.
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