Cavaliers Edge Heat 121-112, Lead Series 2-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 121-112 victory over the Miami Heat, taking a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, helping his team withstand a late surge from Miami. The Cavaliers set an NBA playoff record with 11 three-pointers in the second quarter and finished the game with 22 threes overall. Despite trailing by as many as 19 points, the Heat rallied to close the gap to just two in the final minutes, but Mitchell's clutch shooting sealed the win for Cleveland. Tyler Herro led Miami with 33 points, while Evan Mobley and Darius Garland contributed significantly for the Cavaliers. The series now shifts to Miami for Game 3, with Cleveland in a commanding position.