Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Mitchell unloaded 22 points in just 25 minutes, and the ruthless Cavaliers completed a dominating opening-round sweep of the Miami Heat via 138-83 Game 4 blowout, Tuesday (PH time), April 29.
CLEVELAND ROLLS PAST MIAMI ??
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 29, 2025
The @cavs advance to the #NBAPlayoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals!
Cleveland now awaits the winner of the four-five matchup between Indiana and Milwaukee, with the Pacers holding a 3-1 lead over the Bucks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals!#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google
— NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2025
The 55-point win marked as the Cavaliers’ largest playoff winning margin in franchise history — surpassing the 44-point domination they recorded in 2017 against the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
De'Andre Hunter added 19 points off the bench while their twin towers in reigning Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley and Jarret Allen combined for 31 markers, 19 rebounds, and seven steals.
#KiaDPOY Evan Mobley putting in WORK in Game 4 💪
— NBA (@NBA) April 29, 2025
Cavs seeking a spot in the East Semis 😤#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google
It was a flawless performance for Cleveland, who led by as many as 60 points, shot 55% overall. and hit 22 threes.
MITCHELL TO ALLEN FOR THE SLAM 💥
— NBA (@NBA) April 28, 2025
Cavs on a 30-8 run to start Game 4 👀#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google on TNT
Meanwhile, Nikola Jovic topscored Miami with 24 points spiked on four threes in a horrendous end to their season.
Bam Adebayo posted a 13-point, 12-rebound double-double for a second straight first-round exit for the Heat.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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