The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Miami Heat 112-107 on Wednesday night time to change into the primary aspect to guide a spot within the NBA play-offs.
The Heat opened up a seven-point lead within the fourth quarter however the Cavaliers mounted a late comeback to seal their Twelfth-straight victory.
The win means the Cavaliers, who’ve misplaced simply 10 of their 62 video games this season, have assured their place within the submit season regardless of nonetheless having 20 video games left to play within the common season.
“It took a collective effort as a group but we’ve got to be better,” mentioned Donovan Mitchell, who high scored for the Cavaliers with 26 factors.
“It’s always good to learn through a win though.”
The Cavaliers, in search of a second NBA Championship so as to add to their 2016 triumph, are on track to win this 12 months’s Eastern Conference which might give them a top-seed spot within the play-offs.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City Thunder are on track to change into the primary group within the western convention to seal a play-off spot after beating the Memphis Grizzlies 120-103, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starring with 41 factors.