NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Sweep Heat as Warriors Edge Closer to Next Round
The NBA Playoffs continued on Monday and Tuesday with big wins for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.
Cavaliers Crush Heat to Complete Series Sweep
On Monday, April 28, the Cleveland Cavaliers thrashed the Miami Heat 138-83 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference First Round series. With this dominant win, the Cavaliers won the series 4-0 and moved into the next round.
Cleveland started strong, scoring 43 points in the first quarter while holding Miami to just 17. By half-time, the game was already out of reach.
Jarrett Allen stood out for the Cavaliers with 14 points, 12 rebounds and 6 steals, while Evan Mobley, the league’s Defensive Player of the Year, showed why he earned the award. For the Heat, Nikola Jovic scored 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Cavaliers.
Warriors Battle Past Rockets to Take 3-1 Series Lead
On Tuesday, April 29, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 109-106 in a close Game 4 clash in the Western Conference First Round. With this win, the Warriors now lead the series 3-1.
The game was tight from start to finish, but the Warriors stayed calm and finished strong in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
Alperen Sengun was the top performer for the Rockets, scoring 31 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. For the Warriors, Jordan Butler III led the team with 27 points and 6 assists.
Game 5 of the series will be crucial as the Warriors aim to wrap things up, while the Rockets will fight to stay alive.
