That is because the Heat-Cavaliers series was the most lopsided in NBA playoff history. After the Cavs romped to a 138-83 victory on the road in Game 4, Cleveland set a new record with a plus-122 point differential against Miami -- the largest margin of victory in any four-game span in playoff history.

A Cavaliers veteran sent a key text message to a group thread for the team that reminded them of the job at hand. What followed was a historic win.

Kenny Atkinson didn’t need a few months, or a few weeks, or even a few games before figuring out the potential of the Cleveland Cavaliers. He needed two practices.