The Cleveland Cavaliers are going up against the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs and they are now one win away from a sweep after cruising in Miami, 124-87, on Saturday. Cleveland holds a 3-0 series lead and will go for the knockout punch Monday in Miami.

It was a win-by-committee game for Cleveland as six different players were in double figures with Darius Garland (toe) ruled out shortly before tipoff. Donovan Mitchell posted 13 points, Jarrett Allen had 22, Max Strus dropped 18 and Evan Mobley added 19.

The Cleveland Cavaliers held serve at home in their first-round NBA Playoff series against the Miami Heat, and have an opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 lead as the series shifts down south. The Cavs led by as many as 19 in Game 2 before the Heat came storming back,