Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss for 3-0 lead in series
- The Cleveland Cavaliers topped the Miami Heat 124-87 on Saturday.
- Miami hosted the game attempting to overcome its 2-0 series deficit.
- Cleveland took control with a decisive 33-5 run early.
- Jarrett Allen scored 22 points, and Bam Adebayo also scored 22 points.
- This victory gave Cleveland a commanding 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
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Cavs hand Heat worst-ever playoff loss, roll 124-87 for 3-0 lead in series
Jarrett Allen scored 22 points, De’Andre Hunter added 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed Miami its worst-ever playoff loss by topping the Heat 124-87 for a 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
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