Mon Apr 28 23:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Cavaliers on Verge of Sweep Against Heat in NBA Playoffs

**Miami, FL** – The Cleveland Cavaliers are poised to sweep the Miami Heat in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup, holding a commanding 3-0 series lead. Game 4 is scheduled for Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kaseya Center.

The Cavaliers dominated Game 3, securing a resounding 124-87 victory, marking the largest postseason deficit in Miami Heat franchise history. Cleveland, boasting a 64-18 regular season record, has been a formidable force, holding a 31-11 road record including playoffs. Their strong conference performance saw them finish 41-11, compared to Miami’s 24-28.

The Cavaliers’ success is fueled by strong performances from Donovan Mitchell, averaging 24.3 points in the series, and Evan Mobley, averaging 16 points and 6.3 rebounds. However, the status of point guard Darius Garland (questionable due to a toe injury) remains uncertain. Miami’s Terry Rozier is out with an ankle injury.

Despite their struggles, the Heat, led by Tyler Herro (averaging 22.3 points) and Bam Adebayo (averaging 19 points and 10.7 rebounds), are expected to fight hard to avoid elimination.

SportsLine’s projection model, boasting a strong track record in NBA predictions, favors the Cavaliers to win, with the model leaning towards the Over (219 total points) and predicting one side of the spread hitting in nearly 60% of simulations. The Cavaliers are currently 8.5-point favorites. However, the model’s specific picks and analysis are available on their website. The article reminds readers that all information is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute gambling advice.

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