Cleveland Cavaliers Secure Eastern Conference Top Seed with Dominant Win Over Bulls
Source: news.source.sunstar
The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a convincing 135-113 victory against the Chicago Bulls. Darius Garland led the scoring with 28 points, while Evan Mobley contributed a double-double. The win marks the Cavaliers' fourth time securing the No. 1 seed in the East, boasting a 63-16 record, the second-best in franchise history. Meanwhile, the Bulls, despite the loss, have secured a play-in tournament spot.
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Cleveland Cavaliers won 135-113 against the Chicago Bulls, securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
Darius Garland scored 28 points, and Evan Mobley recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists for Cleveland.
The Cavaliers have a 63-16 record, the second-best in franchise history, and have clinched the No. 1 seed in the East for the fourth time.
Chicago's Patrick Williams scored a season-high 21 points, and Matas Buzelis added 19 points.
The Bulls have clinched a play-in tournament berth and are tied with Miami for ninth in the East.
Coby White of the Bulls was rested due to heavy workload, while Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers sat out due to a precautionary ankle sprain.
