Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland were pivotal in the Cleveland Cavaliers' emphatic 121-100 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. Mitchell scored 30 points, marking his seventh consecutive Game 1 with 30 or more, tying Michael Jordan's record. Garland added 27 points while Ty Jerome's clutch performance in the fourth quarter contributed significantly with 16 of his 28 points. The Cavaliers showcased their shooting prowess by hitting 18 of 43 three-pointers, establishing a swift lead that the Heat struggled to overcome.

Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 24 points and Tyler Herro chipped in 21. Despite closing the gap to 98-90 late in the game, Miami couldn't maintain the momentum as Cleveland responded with a decisive 13-4 run. The Cavaliers will host Game 2, looking to build on this dominant performance.