In 2024-25, the Cavs completed 64-18 and had the most effective file within the Japanese Convention. They earned the #1 seed within the East for the postseason.
The #8 Warmth was their matchup within the first spherical. Miami made the playoffs by way of the play-in event. Nevertheless, the Warmth had been outclassed by the Cavs in spherical one. In video games three and 4 mixed, the Warmth misplaced by 92 factors. That’s the largest level differential in a two-game span in playoff historical past. Moreover, the 122-point margin of victory within the 4 video games set a brand new playoff file.
Miami stood no probability in opposition to the Cavaliers within the first spherical of the 2025 playoffs
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The Cavaliers simply broke the file for essentially the most lopsided playoff sweep ever. Cleveland outscored Miami by 122 factors.
Additionally they surpassed the 1986 Lakers for the biggest margin of victory in ANY four-game playoff span, no matter sequence. Earlier file was 109
— Shane Younger (@YoungNBA) April 29, 2025
Miami Warmth head coach Erik Spoelstra known as the sequence vs. the Cavaliers “humbling.” The group has been a mannequin of consistency since Spoelstra took over within the 2008-09 season. Sadly, the Warmth traded away the most effective participant on the deadline, and that severely impacted the second half of 2024-25. Jimmy Butler is now thriving with the Warriors, and the Warmth had been swept within the first spherical of the playoffs.
In video games three and 4 mixed, the Cavs gained by 92 factors. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that it’s the largest level differential in a two-game span in playoff historical past. On high of that, the 122-point margin of victory for the sequence set a model new playoff file. Windhorst famous that Cleveland made 22 extra three-pointers than the Warmth did this sequence.
Cleveland’s opponent within the convention semi-finals will seemingly be the Pacers. Indiana has a 3-1 sequence lead on Milwaukee. Recreation 5 is Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. EST. Will the Pacers pull off the gentleman’s sweep and win the sequence in 5 video games? Damian Lillard is out for the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles. The Cavs will relaxation up whereas they wait to see who they play within the subsequent spherical. Chances are high, it’s the Pacers. Cleveland misplaced 3 times to Indiana within the common season.
