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Cavaliers Sweep Heat With 138-83 Win, 55-Point Final Margin in Historic 122-Point Series Blowout; Butler Drama Impacts Heat

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Updated May 1, 2025, 07:17 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a historic first-round sweep of the Miami Heat in the 2025 NBA playoffs, winning the series 4-0 with a combined margin of 122 points. The final game saw the Cavaliers dominate the Heat by 55 points, winning 138-83, marking one of the most lopsided series in NBA playoff history. The Cavaliers outscored the Heat by an average of 30.5 points per game across the series, with individual game margins of 21, 9, 37, and 55 points. The Heat’s season ended in what has been described as the worst loss in franchise playoff history.

Team captain Bam Adebayo acknowledged that significant changes are expected for Miami this summer. Head coach Erik Spoelstra and players addressed the impact of internal turmoil surrounding Jimmy Butler, with Spoelstra stating, "It certainly had an impact" and acknowledging the team deserved the criticism and embarrassment from the last two games. The Heat held exit interviews following their second consecutive first-round exit, with discussions about potential organizational changes, including the futures of Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra, reportedly underway. The Cavaliers will advance to the semifinals following their dominant performance.

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Miami Herald

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Spoelstra, players address how Butler drama affected Heat’s season: ‘It certainly had an impact’ https://t.co/U59EcaQiNz

Sam Amico

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Erik Spoelstra: Heat Found Some Momentum Late, But Jimmy Butler Fallout Left a Mark https://t.co/fSW0YbkAEL

Anthony Chiang

@Anthony_Chiang

Erik Spoelstra and players address how the Jimmy Butler drama affected the Heat’s season: "It certainly had an impact" https://t.co/Rh9ZKi5L5Q Heat held exit interviews today in the wake of its second straight first-round playoff exit