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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat Game 2 of NBA Playoffs: Preview, how to watch on TV, betting odds



After a dominant Game 1 win at home, the Cleveland Cavaliers are back at Rocket Arena on Wednesday night for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat. With a chance to take a commanding 2-0 series lead, the Cavs will look to ride the energy of the home crowd before the series shifts to the road. What follows is everything you need to know about the Cavaliers vs. Heat Game 2 matchup.
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Source: https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports...annel/95-246753c3-a810-4abf-b0b7-fabb7724aa85
 
Miami Heat Predicted To Land Two-Time All-Star In Proposed Offseason Trade



After the shocking firing of coach Taylor Jenkins, the Memphis Grizzlies squeaked into the playoffs as heavy underdogs against the No 1. seed Oklahoma City Thunder. Amid the Grizzlies' woes this season, star guard Ja Morant is being floated in trade discussions this offseason. Fadeaway World proposed a trade between the Miami Heat and Grizzlies. Heat acquire: G Ja Morant, F Brandon Clarke, F John Konchar Grizzlies acquire: F Andrew Wiggins, G Terry Rozier, C Kel'el Ware, G Pelle Larsson, 2025 First-Round Pick (GSW), 2029 First-Round Pick (MIA) "If there's any franchise built to take a risk on a talent like Ja Morant, it's the Miami Heat," the article wrote. "Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra have
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/miami-h...-time-all-star-in-proposed-trade-01jsm8krjme0
 
How tough love from Erik Spoelstra has created Nikola Jovic’s Heat playoff moment

MIAMI – With Nikola Jovic, the ongoing question remains whether there is a statute of limitations on intriguing. Because that is what the Serbian big man has been since he was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft and that, to the consternation of some, is what he remains three seasons later. Wednesday night, as the Heat fell to a 2-0 deficit to the Cleveland ...
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Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/tough-love-erik-spoelstra-created-133100943.html
 
New Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Kevin Durant to the Heat, Hawks Land Versatile Defender



By now, it is incredibly obvious that Kevin Durant is going to be traded. It isn't because Durant himself has declined as a scorer. Durant's has a $54.7 million dollar salary for next season before his deal expires. At 36 years old who turns 37 before the 2025-26 season, he is going to want an extension and the Suns missed the playoffs entirely.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/hawks/news/n...at-hawks-land-versatile-defender-01jsw1f0799d
 
How Max Strus' late-night text message sparked the Cavs' first-round playoff sweep



The text message was sent Sunday night — the eve of Game 4, about 24 hours before the Cavs dismantled the Miami Heat, sweeping them out of the playoffs and sending the proud franchise into a summer of uncertainty. It came from Cavs small forward Max Strus, one of the battle-tested team leaders who has advanced further in the postseason than anyone on the roster not named Tristan Thompson. “Take care of business so we can get some rest until the next round,” Strus' text read, sent to the team group chat. “It was a good message,” Evan Mobley said.
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Source: https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2025...arked-the-cavs-first-round-playoff-sweep.html
 
Heat's Bam Adebayo reveals how captain status made Cavs sweep harder to stomach

With the Miami Heat coming off a sweep to the Cleveland Cavaliers, there's no one blaming themselves more than Bam Adebayo. As Adebayo has served as the Heat's captain since the retirement of Udonis Haslem, he spoke about being in the role during the soul-crushing series against the Cavs. Adebayo would speak about the frustration of seeing the team's results while being captain, even saying he “didn't do well” at preparing the readiness of the unit.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-...tain-status-made-cavs-sweep-harder-to-stomach
 
Heat offseason Giannis Antetokounmpo trade proposal after embarrassing playoff elimination



The 2025 playoffs have been a nightmare for both the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat just suffered the worst elimination game in postseason history, as they lost by 55 points to the Cleveland Cavaliers en route to being outscored by a record 122 points throughout the entire first-round sweep. The Bucks, on the other hand, just lost a devastating Game 5 to bow out to the Indiana Pacers in the first round despite leading by six points with under a minute left in overtime. Damian Lillard suffered a torn achilles in Game 4, and it turned out to be impossible for Giannis Antetokounmpo's team to accomplish a comeback.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-heat/heat-offseason-giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-proposal
 
Miami Heat Exit Interviews Reveal Franchise is in Holding Pattern



The man most wanted to hear from during the Miami Heat exit interviews with the media won't speak until he's ready. It remains to be seen if team president Pat Riley listens to the loudmouths paid to shout their opinions on TV and steps down. If he stays put in his role, what the Miami Heat will look like entering 2025-26 will be entirely his call. Heat captain Bam Adebayo uttered the most interesting sound bite on Wednesday, offering no personal opinions on specifics he'd like to see change.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/news/mi...-franchise-is-in-holding-pattern-01jt663asyy3
 
Bam Adebayo's Kel'el Ware prediction will excite Heat fans



As the Miami Heat season ended with a sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers, there could be some who are looking on the bright side of what ultimately was a disappointing season for the team. One positive was Heat rookie Kel'el Ware, who showed his immense talent throughout the year, which garnered an eye-opening reaction from star Bam Adebayo. When Ware was selected with the Heat's 15th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, it filled a big need for Miami, which was adding size to the team as he stands seven feet tall while not sacrificing athleticism.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-...-kelel-ware-prediction-will-excite-miami-fans
 
What's next for Heat entering critical offseason with Kevin Durant, Giannis trade rumors existing



With the Miami Heat looking to make big changes this upcoming offseason, fans are theorizing which stars the front office could add to the team. As the Heat are looking to move on from the Jimmy Butler drama, adding another star alongside their main duo of Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro will be their key, with such names as Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo being mentioned. The team's captain in Adebayo, would in some ways put out the challenge to Pat Riley and the front office in making a move, as he said he expects “a lot of changes this summer” since he has an “understanding how the guy with the silver hair works.” “I don't know, 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,” Adebayo said after Game 4, where Miami got swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-...th-kevin-durant-giannis-trade-rumors-existing
 
NBA Analyst Says Miami Heat Star Is 'Never Going To Be A Top 10-To-15-Player'



With the Miami Heat's season over, analysts around the league are questioning what's left of the roster that lost in the debilitating sweep against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On a recent episode of his podcast, Lowe said that Adebayo's postseason underperformance reflected his typical output. "This is what Bam is," Lowe said.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/heat/nba-analyst-makes-stunning-declaration-about-miami-heat-star
 
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