The Miami Heat didn't put up much of a fight as they faced elimination and a 4–0 sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night. The Cavs blew out the Heat by 55 points, 138–83 to advance to the second round and end Miami's disappointing season.
Cleveland's rout of Miami was the fourth-biggest blowout in NBA playoff history, only three points shy of tying the record for the largest playoff loss ever. Now, the Heat have a big offseason ahead in determining the franchise's direction in future years, especially after they dealt Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors at this year's trade deadline amid a tumultuous breakup.
