Cavaliers Sweep Heat, Set NBA Playoff Records with 138-83 Victory

The Cleveland Cavaliers swept the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs, securing a 138-83 victory in Game 4, which set the franchise record for largest playoff win and the fourth-largest margin in NBA postseason history. The Cavaliers' dominance resulted in a combined 122-point series margin, the largest ever in an NBA playoff sweep, surpassing the previous record of 121 points. Cleveland's balanced offense and stifling defense overwhelmed a shorthanded Heat team, which struggled without Jimmy Butler and faced additional challenges as the Cavs targeted and neutralized key players like Tyler Herro. The Cavaliers also made history with their three-point shooting and forced turnovers, while the Heat's poor shooting and lack of competitiveness raised questions about their roster's future. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra described the series as 'humbling' for his team. With this victory, Cleveland advances to the Eastern Conference semifinals, awaiting the winner of the Indiana Pacers-Milwaukee Bucks series.