A first-round playoff exit in which Miami was swept and lost back-to-back home games by 37 and 55 points is the lowest point of Pat Riley's tenure in Miami.

Cleveland Cavaliers swingman De'Andre Hunter and guard Darius Garland celebrate after a 3-point shot against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on March 23, 2025. The vibes heading into the second round are undeniably higher than they were last year.

The top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers and eighth-seeded Miami Heat play Game 4 of an Eastern Conference best-of-7, first-round playoff series Monday.