In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat 121-100, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 30 points and Ty Jerome contributing 28 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter. This marks the seventh consecutive playoff series where Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in Game 1, tying him with Michael Jordan. Despite Bam Adebayo’s 24 points and Tyler Herro’s 21 for Miami, the Cavaliers maintained control, with Darius Garland adding 27 points and a strong performance from beyond the arc.
