Cavaliers Sweep Heat, Advance to Semifinals

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a dominant four-game sweep of the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs, highlighted by a historic 138-83 victory in Game 4. Donovan Mitchell set the pace early, accounting for more first-quarter points than the entire Heat team, while Jarrett Allen also played a key role in the Cavs' previous 124-87 blowout with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Throughout the series, Cleveland consistently outperformed Miami on both ends of the court, winning each game by an average margin of over 22 points and showcasing strong defense and efficient shooting. The Cavaliers' balanced attack included significant contributions from De’Andre Hunter, Evan Mobley, and Max Strus, as well as impressive defensive stats such as holding the Heat to just 42% shooting in one game. With the sweep, the top-seeded Cavaliers advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they will face either the Indiana Pacers or the Milwaukee Bucks. Miami, struggling with injuries and poor performance, exits the postseason after being outclassed in every matchup.