The best team in the NBA during the regular seaosn got off to a good start in the playoffs and look to keep the good times rolling on Wednesday, as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Miami Heat.
The Cavaliers did not give the Heat much of a chance in the series opener on Sunday. Miami might have been a little tired from having to win two games in three nights during the Play-In Tournament to get to the playoffs, but Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs got out in front early, and kept it that way for most of the contest, taking Game 1 by a final score of 121-100.
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Mitchell ended up leading the Cavaliers with 30 points, while Ty Jerome came off the bench to put up 28. Darius Garland posted 27 points while Jarrett Allen came up with a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The Heat still saw solid outings from Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro in the losing effort. Adebayo led the team with 24 points while Herro came up with 21 on Sunday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS
(8) Miami Heat vs. (1) Cleveland Cavaliers (Cavaliers lead, 1-0)
When: Wednesday, April 23
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Rocket Arena (Cleveland, Ohio)
Channel: NBA TV
