Cleveland Cavaliers Secure Top Seed in Eastern Conference Playoffs with 135-113 Victory

The Cleveland Cavaliers secured the No. 1 seed in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs with a commanding 135-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls, finishing the regular season with a franchise-best record of 63-16. Darius Garland led the Cavs with 28 points, supported by Evan Mobley's 21 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, while Ty Jerome added 18 points off the bench. This marks the Cavaliers' first time entering the playoffs as the East's top seed since their championship win in 2016. The Bulls, missing several key players, including Coby White and Nikola Vucevic, managed a late rally but were unable to overcome the deficit. Coach Kenny Atkinson praised the team's achievement, noting the difficulty of winning 63 games and the excitement for the playoffs ahead. The Cavaliers will have home-court advantage as they prepare for the postseason, with their first playoff game set for next week.