, the first round of the 2024-25 NBA playoffs continued, with the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Miami Heat. This was the second game of the series between the two teams, after the Cavaliers easily won in G1 with their comprehensive offensive and defensive performances. In today's rematch, the Cavaliers continued to show their strong strength, and under the leadership of Donovan Mitchell, they defeated the Heat again with a score of 121-112, extending the series score to 2-0.

At the beginning of the game, the Heat learned from the first game and were more aggressive on both offense and defense, successfully limiting the Cavaliers' opening rhythm. The two sides were evenly matched in the first quarter, and the Heat ended the first quarter trailing by only 1 point. After entering the second quarter, the Cavaliers, who were playing at home, gradually found their touch, and the team's offense blossomed, scoring 43 points in a single quarter, creating a climax and instantly widening the score gap. The Heat stagnated on the offensive end and were already 17 points behind at halftime.

After the change of sides, although the Cavaliers failed to continue the hot state in the second quarter, they still firmly grasped the initiative with the lead established in the first two quarters. The Heat recovered slightly in the third quarter, and Herro and Adebayo teamed up to lead the team's offense and tried to catch up with the score. However, the score difference remained around double digits, and the Heat failed to overtake.

In the decisive fourth quarter, the Heat showed a strong desire to win. Led by Herro, they played a wave of scoring climax, and once narrowed the gap to only 2 points. At the critical moment, the Cavaliers did not panic. Mitchell hit key shots in succession to stabilize the situation. Garland and Mobley also scored in succession, completely killing the Heat's hope of counterattack. In the end, the Cavaliers won G2 121-112 and continued to remain unbeaten at home.

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 30 points, 6 rebounds , 6 assists, Garland 21 points , 2 rebounds , 9 assists, Mobley 20 points , 6 rebounds , 1 assist , Strus 14 points , 1 rebound, 6 assists , 2 steals, Hunter 12 points , 3 rebounds, Allen 9 points, 8 rebounds , 1 assist, Merrill 6 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist, Jerome 6 points , 3 rebounds, Okoro 3 points , 1 rebound

Heat player statistics

Herro 33 points, 6 rebounds , 5 assists, Mitchell 18 points , 1 rebound , 6 assists, Highsmith 17 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist, Adebayo 11 points , 14 rebounds , 9 assists, Jovic 11 points , 8 rebounds , 2 assists , Wiggins 10 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists , 3 blocks, Weir 7 points , 4 rebounds , Duncan 3 points , 1 assist, Larson 2 points, 2 rebounds

The Cavaliers currently lead the series 2-0 and have an absolute advantage. The next game will be in Miami. Whether the Heat can rebound at home or the Cavaliers continue to take the match point will be the biggest highlight of the series. For the Heat, defensive adjustments and more role players stepping up will determine whether they can reverse the decline.