MIAMI — 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, but Donovan Mitchell came up with buckets on three straight possession late in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
Tyler Herro led the heat with 33 points, but 30 from Mitchell, 21 from Garland and 20 from Evan Mobley thwarted the Heat run.
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11:30 a.m.: Setting the stage for Game 3
Here is the latest you need to read from cleveland.com in advance of tipoff on Sunday night.
‘I love it’: Donovan Mitchell embraces late-game test as necessary for Cavs’ playoff growth
For the Cavs, it’s a win and a warning — Terry Pluto’s Scribbles
Cavs reveal ruthless offensive plan to attack Miami Heat in first-round playoff series
Evan Mobley wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year for 2024-25
Cavs vs. Heat predictions, picks and best bets for Game 3: How are we betting the total?
‘First of many’: A dream realized, a standard set by Evan Mobley
Heat rising: Darius Garland and Tyler Herro tension boils ahead of Game 3
What the Heat did to throw off the Cavs in Game 2, and what it means for Game 3