The Cleveland Cavaliers decisively defeated the Miami Heat in Game 3 with a dominant 124-87 victory, extending their series lead to 3-0. Jarrett Allen led the charge with 22 points and 9 rebounds, contributing to a balanced scoring effort that saw six players reach double digits. The Cavaliers overwhelmed the Heat early, closing the first quarter with a 27-5 run. This marked Miami’s largest playoff loss ever and their sixth consecutive playoff defeat at home. Bam Adebayo scored 22 points for Miami, but the team struggled with 10 turnovers in the first half, hindering their performance.

Game 4 returns to Miami where the Heat will look to bounce back. Darius Garland's absence due to a toe injury was noted, which shifted the spotlight onto the ongoing rivalry between Tyler Herro and the Cavaliers. Earlier in the series, Donovan Mitchell's clutch performance helped the Cavaliers escape Game 2 narrowly, further solidifying Cleveland's momentum.