Cavaliers Clinch Best Eastern Record Amid Rally
The Cavaliers built a five game lead for the NBA East while solidifying home court in the playoffs. Boston slipped in Chicago, Cleveland strengthened its grip with a 54-13 mark and six straight wins, setting up a likely conference semifinal with Boston or Orlando and a rested Cavaliers run to the conference finals.
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Cavaliers show interior strength as postseason push continues
LeBron James leads Cleveland with 32.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 10.5 assists over six games while Mo Williams and Zydrunas Ilgauskas provide steady support. Mike Brown earns Coach of the Year buzz as the Cavaliers aim to extend wins before a busy slate with Portland, Atlanta, and New Jersey upcoming.
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Cavaliers' Szczerbiak sidelined 2 3 weeks with knee sprain
Cavaliers forward Wally Szczerbiak will miss two to three weeks with a medial collateral ligament knee sprain after colliding with Dwight Howard. He underwent an MRI at the Cleveland Clinic and is resting. Darnell Jackson was assigned to the Erie BayHawks as Cleveland eyes roster adjustments including Boobie Gibson's possible return.
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Celtics Clinch Atlantic Title Behind Pierce 36 Points
Celtics dominate Heat 112-108 to seal Atlantic Division as Wade sits out with a hip injury. Pierce paces Boston with 36 points, Rondo adds 27 while Garnett and Allen miss time with knee and elbow issues. Heat trio Beasley and Chalmers provide 21 and 19. Wade’s streak ends at 66 games.
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Celtics Hold Off Heat In Late Scoring Duel
Boston edges Miami 112 108 as Pierce fuels 36 points and Rondo adds 11 assists. Miami struggles with four players in double figures and foul trouble while Boston pulls away late.
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