The Cavaliers still pulled away in the final minute to take a 2-0 series lead, but this test from Miami is actually a good thing for the Wine and Gold. Donovan Mitchell said after the win that he'd rather win a game with clutch plays during high-leverage moments than a blowout.

It's Cavs vs. Heat in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Check out how the Cavaliers prevailed in Game 2 of their first-round Eastern Conference series.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are going up against the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs and took a 2-0 series lead with a hard-fought 121-112 win in Game 2 on Wednesday night. It was a much more difficult challenge than the 121-100 win in Game 1 on Sunday night, but the No. 1 seed got it done.