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Cavaliers Claim Eastern Conference Top Spot, Lakers Struggle in Loss to Thunder

Posted : 09 April 2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference with a commanding 135-113 win over the Chicago Bulls, securing home-court advantage for the upcoming playoffs. This victory, which improved their record to 63-16 with just three regular-season games remaining, marks a significant achievement for the team under coach Kenny Atkinson.

 

Darius Garland led the charge with 38 points, contributing heavily to the Cavaliers' success. Atkinson expressed pride in the team's accomplishment, acknowledging both the highs and lows of the past month.

 

Atkinson reflected on the challenges of securing the number one seed, emphasizing that winning 63 games in the NBA is a remarkable feat. He praised the team's resilience and hunger for more, as they look forward to the playoffs. The Cavaliers' dominance throughout the regular season has set them up as strong contenders, with the locker room buzzing with excitement after their recent triumph.

 

In a separate game, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 136-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Luka Doncic being ejected in the fourth quarter for verbal abuse towards an official. The ejection followed a second technical foul, with Doncic insisting he was responding to a courtside fan. While he disagreed with the decision, he took responsibility for his actions, acknowledging the impact it had on his team.

 

The Thunder, already confirmed as the top team in the Western Conference, saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead them to victory with 42 points. The Lakers are still in the hunt for third place, needing two wins from their remaining three games.

 

The LA Clippers, who won their fifth consecutive game by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 122-117, are close behind the Lakers in fourth place, tied with the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, and Memphis Grizzlies. The Warriors secured a dominant 133-95 win over the Phoenix Suns, while the Grizzlies defeated the Charlotte Hornets 124-100.

 

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