Miami Heat lose most lopsided series in NBA history as Donovan Mitchell and co show defensive mettle
The Miami Heat were blown away 138-83 as Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers ended their campaign with a 4-0 sweep. In the process, the Heat, per NBA analyst Nate Duncan, may have avoided the worst playoff loss in league history, but they couldn't dodge the matchup that proved to be the most lopsided series in the history of the NBA.
The Heat had no answer to the Cavs' relentless pressure on both ends of the floor. They were outclassed as Mitchell and five other players hit double-digits and blew Miami's defense out of the water.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Duncan shared a graphic that also had the odds for the most lopsided series.
The Cavs now move to the second round and will play the winner of the series between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Bam Adebayo hints at Pat Riley ringing major changes after Miami Heat's early exit
The Miami Heat made the 2025 NBA playoffs via the play-in and their campaign lasted just four games. The team traded the franchise cornerstone Jimmy Butler for Andrew Wiggins ahead for the deadline, but the new-look Heat were yet to establish the kind of synergy that was needed to get past the likes of the Cavaliers in the postseason.
Speaking to the media after the loss, Bam Adebayo hinted at team head honcho Pat Riley ringing in big changes.
“There's going to be a lot of changes this summer. Just from my point of view, understanding how the guy with the silver hair works.”
It remains to be seen if Adebayo will be one of the pieces moved this summer. For now, what's safe to say is the Heat having a hectic offseason ahead of them.
