Cavaliers Dominate Heat in Game 1
Introduction to the Series
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Ty Jerome had 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 121-100 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.
It was the seventh straight series where Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in Game 1, tying Michael Jordan, who had two streaks of seven games.
Performance of Key Players
Bam Adebayo had 24 points and Tyler Herro added 21 for the Heat. They are the first No. 10 seed to advance to the playoffs out of the Play-In Tournament.
Darius Garland added 27 for the Cavaliers, who host Game 2 on Wednesday night. Garland and Jerome each had five 3-pointers for Cleveland, and the Cavaliers were 18 of 43 from beyond the arc.
Turning Point of the Game
Cleveland had a 16-point lead midway through the second quarter, but Miami steadily cut it down and got to 98-90 with 7:26 remaining in the fourth. Cleveland put it out reach though with a 13-4 run that included 10 straight points by Jerome, who was taking part in his first playoff game.
Jerome was 6 of 7 from the field, and made all three of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter.
Conclusion
The Cavaliers’ dominant performance in Game 1 sets the tone for the series, with Mitchell and Jerome leading the charge. The Heat will need to regroup and adjust their strategy to counter the Cavaliers’ strong offense.
FAQs
Q: Who led the Cavaliers in scoring in Game 1?
A: Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, followed closely by Ty Jerome with 28 points.
Q: What is the schedule for Game 2?
A: Game 2 will be hosted by the Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Q: How did the Heat perform in the Play-In Tournament?
A: The Heat are the first No. 10 seed to advance to the playoffs out of the Play-In Tournament.
Q: What was notable about Ty Jerome’s performance?
A: Ty Jerome was taking part in his first playoff game and scored 16 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, including 10 straight points in a crucial stretch.
