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Cavaliers Secure Top Seed in Eastern Conference Playoffs with Dominant Win

Cleveland clinched home court advantage with a 135-113 victory over the Bulls, led by standout performances from Darius Garland and Evan Mobley despite Donovan Mitchell's absence.

Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots over Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Chicago Bulls during the fourth quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup game at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Bulls 144-126.
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Overview

  • The Cleveland Cavaliers locked up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 135-113 win over the Chicago Bulls, finishing the season with a 63-16 record, the second-best in franchise history.
  • Darius Garland led the scoring with 28 points, including six 3-pointers, while Evan Mobley contributed 21 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists in the victory.
  • A dominant 43-point second quarter, featuring Garland's four 3-pointers, turned the momentum decisively in Cleveland's favor and established a 20-point halftime lead.
  • The Cavaliers achieved this milestone without All-Star Donovan Mitchell, who was sidelined with an ankle sprain but is expected to be ready for the playoffs.
  • Head coach Kenny Atkinson is considering resting key players in the final regular season games to ensure the team is fully prepared for a deep postseason run.