Mitchell and Jerome Lead Cavaliers to Dominant Win Over Heat in Playoff Opener
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In Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome propelled the Cleveland Cavaliers to a convincing 121-100 victory against the Miami Heat. Mitchell scored 30 points, while Jerome, in his playoff debut, contributed 28 points, with 16 coming in the crucial fourth quarter. The Cavaliers, the top seed, outscored the Heat 34-21 in the final period, showcasing their depth and resilience.
Key Points
Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, tying Michael Jordan's NBA record for consecutive 30-point performances in series openers.
Ty Jerome, in his playoff debut, scored 28 points, with 16 in the fourth quarter, helping the Cavaliers pull away from the Heat.
The Cleveland Cavaliers outscored the Miami Heat 34-21 in the fourth quarter, securing a 121-100 victory in Game 1.
Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were the top scorers for the Heat with 24 and 21 points respectively, but couldn't keep up with the Cavaliers' offensive surge.
The Heat were coming off back-to-back play-in tournament wins, marking them as the first 10th seed to qualify for the playoffs.
