A year after failing to capture the top seed in the Eastern Conference as the Atlanta Hawks experienced an epiphanic regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers locked up home-court advantage throughout the first three rounds of the postseason with a 109-94 win over the Hawks on Monday.
Now guaranteed the No. 1 seed, the Cavaliers can focus their attention on capturing back-to-back Eastern Conference titles.
The road ahead won't be easy since the East boasts more depth than it did a year ago, with squads such as the Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets all emanating positive vibes, but Cleveland is the most talented team among that crop.
With LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love leading the way, the Cavaliers rank No. 4 overall with an offensive rating of 108.2, which is also good for the top mark among all Eastern Conference clubs. Furthermore, Cleveland owns a plus-6.0 net rating, which is 1.7 points better than the next-closest competitor in the East.
No one should overlook the Cavaliers' depth, either. Although the team has struggled with ...
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Cavaliers Clinch Top Seed in Eastern Conference with Win vs. Hawks
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