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Miami Heat in Danger of Being Swept by Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to South Beach to take on the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their playoff series, with the Cavaliers currently leading 3-0. After dominating the first two games at home, Cleveland continued their winning streak with a decisive victory in Game 3. The Cavaliers are favored to win Game 4 with a current line of -8.5. Will Miami be able to extend the series or will Cleveland secure their spot in the Eastern Conference semifinals? Stay tuned for our Cavaliers vs. Heat prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cavaliers -378 | Heat +300
• Spread: Cavaliers -8.5 (-110) | Heat +8.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 210.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 79%.

Cleveland vs Miami Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers

In Game 3 against Miami, the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated with a 3-0 lead in the series, showcasing a strong offensive performance as they shot 53.5% from the floor and won the rebounding battle 46-29. Jarrett Allen led the team with 22 points and 10 rebounds. The Cavaliers rank 1st in scoring offense, 9th in rebounding, and 3rd in assists this postseason. Defensively, they are 6th in scoring defense, allowing an average of 99.7 points per game. They are also excelling in field goal percentage and three-point shooting. However, Darius Garland missed Game 3 due to a toe injury and is questionable for future games. In terms of their power ranking, the Cavaliers are ranked 14 overall with strong offensive and defensive statistics.

Miami Heat Analysis

Miami Heat had a strong start in Game 3 against Cleveland, but ultimately suffered their worst playoff loss in franchise history, putting them on the brink of elimination. Despite leading early in the game, Miami struggled to maintain momentum and fell behind by as many as 40 points. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 22 points and nine rebounds in the loss. Miami is tied for 8th in the league in scoring offense and 16th in rebounding during the postseason. Key players like Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo have been contributing to the team's performance. Dru Smith and Terry Rozier are sidelined with injuries, while Kevin Love is away from the team. Miami Heat has a power ranking of 12 and ranks #24 in offense, #7 in defense, and has a 39-48 overall record. Against Cleveland, Miami has won all three matchups. They shoot 46.64% from the field and 78.69% from the free-throw line, while hitting 36.79% of their three-pointers. Defensively, they allow 46.52% shooting from the field and 77.93% from the free-throw line. The Heat average 43.42 rebounds and 26.48 assists per game, while also forcing 12.70 turnovers.

Miami Heat in Danger of Being Swept by Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Playoffs

Miami is currently facing a significant challenge in this series, trailing 0-3 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Historically, no NBA team has ever turned around a 0-3 deficit to win a series. Out of the 158 teams that have faced such a situation in the playoffs, all have failed to secure the necessary four wins to advance. Despite Miami's admirable shooting, they have struggled to keep pace with Cleveland's offense throughout the series. The Heat have not been able to bring the games to a competitive level. Considering the current circumstances, it is unlikely that Miami will be able to push the series to a Game 7. Therefore, it would be prudent to predict that the Cleveland Cavaliers will emerge victorious on the road in the upcoming games.

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