The Heat started out strong on a 9-0 run thanks to early threes by Kendrick Nunn, Duncan Robinson and Meyers Leonard. Miami’s ball movement was on display early on as the Heat knifed through the Cav’s defense. The Heat were also solid on defence forcing turnovers, and dominating the defensive glass.
Miami’s stellar play would get them out to a fifteen point lead with Goran, Jimmy, and Bam all contributing as they feasted in the paint. Cleveland had no answers, sending in their reserves to mixed results. Miami wouldn’t let up, heading into the second up 12.