The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the No. 1 seed within the Japanese Convention following their 135-113 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.
It’s the fourth time in franchise historical past they’ve gotten the highest seed, and the primary time since 2016.
“You understand, we bought out of the gate so fast,” Kenny Atkinson mentioned. “We bought forward of it early. After which, we had some ups and downs this final month, however actually pleased with the blokes, pleased with the group. It is laborious to win 63 video games on this league. It is laborious to be the primary seed. Everyone knows that. So nice accomplishment, clearly. We’re hungry for extra.”
Donovan Mitchell sat the sport with a sprained ankle.
The Cavs are the third group in league historical past to have three separate 12-game win streaks throughout a season.
The Cavs might tie their franchise document in wins by successful their remaining three video games of the common season.Â
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