Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Cavaliers Secure 60th Win, Strengthen Hold on Eastern Conference Lead

Cleveland defeats Clippers 127-122, marking their first 60-win season since 2009-2010 and solidifying a 4.5-game lead over Boston with seven games remaining.

Image
Image
Donovan Mitchell delivered what Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson called his best display of the season in a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers

Overview

  • Donovan Mitchell delivered a standout performance with 24 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 steals, which coach Kenny Atkinson called his best game of the season.
  • Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers in scoring with 25 points, adding 12 rebounds and 2 steals, while Evan Mobley contributed 22 points and key plays during a decisive third-quarter run.
  • The Cavaliers executed critical runs, including a 16-0 burst in the first quarter and a 16-2 stretch in the third, to maintain control over the Clippers.
  • Norman Powell led all scorers with 34 points for the Clippers, who were without Kawhi Leonard due to knee injury management and lost Amir Coffey to a knee injury during the game.
  • The Clippers, now tied for eighth in the Western Conference, remain in a tight playoff race with six games left in their regular season.