The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Miami Heat on Sunday night in one of the more intriguing Game 1 matchups of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
Cleveland enters the series as the No. 1 seed in the East led by Donovan Mitchell and a supporting cast of Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and Darius Garland — all of whom now have playoff experience and are looking to make a deep run.
Miami made history by becoming the first 10-seed to qualify for the playoffs through the Play-In Tournament. But they are a diminished team after the Jimmy Butler trade. That puts pressure on Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro to carry the scoring load against one of the NBA’s stingiest defenses.
The Heat’s Cinderella story will likely end quickly in this series, beginning with a loss tonight.
How to Watch Heat vs. Cavaliers
The Heat-Cavaliers game tips off at 7:00 PM Eastern on TNT. Fans can stream it on the TNT app and most streaming platforms with TNT access.
Heat vs. Cavaliers
Date and Time: April 20, 2025, 7:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
TV: TNT
Streaming: TNT app and website, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, YouTube TV
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