CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Cavaliers have been a basketball powerhouse this season, steamrolling their schedule like the franchise never has.And last night, they clinched the number one seed throughout the East playoffs.
The Cavs' first-ever Eastern Conference top seed became a reality when they defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers, 102-82 but it was actually a mere formality. With the team's scintillating 64-15 record, they are clearly a team on a mission and was destined to earn the privilege of playing potential playoff series-deciding games on their homecourt, where they are an amazing 38-1.
LeBron James made sure the clincher came last night as he pitched in a stellar 27 points and 10 assists. "It means a lot to set a goal and accomplish it," said James after the victory. "We should be proud."
The Cavs may even earn the NBA's best overall record since their closest competition, the L.A. Lakers lost to Portland last night to fall a game and a half behind them. What's more, Cleveland can tie the 1985-86 Boston Celtics' all-time record of 40-1 at home if they win their final two home games; one of which (ironically) is against the defending champion Celtics.
I'm not betting against James and his boys.
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