NBA playoffs: Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Miami Heat in Game 1 (12 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 121-100 in Game 1 of their first round playoff game in Cleveland on Sunday. The Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points to go along with five rebounds and four assists. Game 2 will be Wednesday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell puts up a shot between Miami Heat defenders Haywood Highsmith (L) and Andrew Wiggins (R) during the second quarter of their first round Eastern Conference playoff game in Cleveland on April 20, 2025. The Cavaliers defeated the Heat 121-100. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Mitchell dribbles to the basket while guarded by the Heat's Tyler Herro during the first quarter. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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The Cavaliers' Darius Garland shoots a three point shot over the Heat's Duncan Robinson during the first quarter. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Mitchell shoots a three pointer during the first quarter. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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