A trio of Cavaliers guards led Cleveland to an emphatic Game 1 victory against the Heat on Sunday night.
Donovan Mitchell (game-high 30 points), Ty Jerome (28 points) and Darius Garland (27 points) combined to score 85 of the Cavs' 121 points in their playoff opener. Jerome was Cleveland's closer down the stretch, racking up 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field in the fourth quarter.
The Heat, who defeated the Bulls and Hawks last week in the Play-In Tournament to clinch a postseason berth, had limited time to prepare for the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed. Will Miami be able to bounce back after two days off? Or will Cleveland keep rolling on its home floor?
Here is everything you need to know about Cavs vs. Heat, including TV and streaming options for the playoff game.
What channel is Cavs vs. Heat on today?
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: Sling
Cavs vs. Heat will air on NBA TV. Cord-cutters can stream the game on Sling, which will carry every playoff game in 2025.
Sling is your home for playoff action. Catch NBA and NHL postseason games with a range of sports channels, including TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, ABC and more.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV is a popular live streaming service that offers a flexible and affordable way to watch television without a traditional cable subscription. It provides a range of channel packages, allowing users to customize their viewing experience by choosing from various genres, including sports, news and entertainment.
One of its best qualities is the no-contract model, which gives subscribers the freedom to start and stop service as they please. Additionally, Sling TV's user-friendly interface, compatibility with multiple devices and the option for add-ons like premium channels make it an attractive choice for those looking to streamline their viewing options.
Cavs vs. Heat start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 23
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 2 of the first-round series between the Cavs and Heat is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 23. The game will be played at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
Cavs vs. Heat radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 83, 213
Fans can listen to the Cavs vs. Heat broadcast live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 83 (Cavs broadcast) and 213 (Heat broadcast).
New subscribers can enjoy SiriusXM for free for four months. Listen to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.
Cavs vs. Heat series schedule
(1) Cavs vs. (8) Heat — Cleveland leads 1-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Game 1: Cavs 121, Heat 100 | — | — |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 1 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | TBD | TBD |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft | June 25-26 |