4 craziest stats from Cleveland Cavaliers' 138-83 record-setting win over Miami Heat
The Cleveland Cavaliers made history with a dominant 138-83 victory over the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs, marking their largest playoff win ever. This 55-point margin became the third-widest in NBA playoff history, trailing margins of 58 and 56 points. The team nearly achieved the coveted 50/40/90 shooting statistics, finishing with impressive field goal, three-point, and free throw percentages. Jarrett Allen's standout performance included a rare first-half stat line of 12 points, 11 rebounds, and six steals, a feat not seen since the 1997-98 NBA season. The Cavaliers have consistently scored over 120 points in their last four games, a streak not seen since the 2021 Utah Jazz, with Donovan Mitchell, now a key player for Cleveland, leading the charge.
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a record-setting 138-83 win against the Miami Heat, which is their largest playoff victory and the third-widest margin in NBA playoff history, with only two games having larger margins of 58 and 56 points.
Cleveland nearly joined the prestigious 50/40/90 club as a team, shooting 54.7% from the field, 46.8% from three-point range, and 88% from the free-throw line, showcasing their exceptional shooting performance throughout the game.
Jarrett Allen delivered an outstanding first half with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and six steals, making him the first player since the 1997-98 season to achieve such a stat line in a playoff game, surpassing his season-high for steals in a game.
The Cavaliers' offense has been on a remarkable run, scoring over 120 points in four consecutive playoff games, a feat last accomplished by the 2021 Utah Jazz, with Donovan Mitchell, now a Cleveland star, playing a pivotal role.
This resounding victory not only completed a series sweep of the Miami Heat but also highlighted the Cavaliers' potential as a formidable playoff contender, with their performance suggesting a promising path towards the NBA Finals.
The Cleveland Cavaliers played one of the most impressive games in franchise history on Monday night.
In Game 4 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Miami Heat, on the road, the Cavs walloped their hosts to complete a series sweep.
The final score: Cleveland 138, Heat 83.
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In the process, the Cavs did all kinds of crazy statistical things. Here are a few of the most notable:
Largest playoff win ever?
The Cleveland Cavaliers had never won a playoff game by this wide of a margin.
Their previous best was 44 points, a 130-86 victory over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
That night did hold onto one record, the Cavs' 41-point halftime lead. On Monday, the Cavs only led by 39 at the intermission.
This goes down as the third-widest margin in NBA playoffs history, with the 55 points trailing just a 58-pointer and a 56-pointer.
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50/40/90 club
One of the most sought-after shooting statistics in the NBA for an individual is the 50/40/90 club. That's when a player shoots 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from 3-point range and 90 percent from the foul line.
The Cavs nearly reached those marks as a team on Monday.
Cleveland finished at 54.7 FG% (47-86), 46.8 3FG% (22-47) and 88 FT% (22-25).
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Jarrett Allen afro power
Cavs center Jarrett Allen had one of the best first halves in NBA playoffs history.
The big fella tallied 12 points, 11 rebounds and six steals before the break.
It's the first 10-10-5 half in that arrangement since 1997-98, per the NBA.
Allen's season-high for steals in a game was five before this crazy outburst.
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Streaking Cavs
There hasn't been a playoff team this potent in years.
The Cavs have now scored 120 or more points in four consecutive games.
The last time a team did that in the playoffs was the 2021 Jazz. Their star was a familiar name to this Cleveland roster: Donovan Mitchell.