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Tomlin Scores Career-High 26 as Cavaliers Defeat Wizards 130-117 in Regular-Season Finale

Nae'Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points as Cleveland rested key players before opening the playoffs against Toronto.

  • On Sunday, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Washington Wizards 130-117 in their regular-season finale, clinching a first-round playoff series against the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors.
  • Boston Celtics defeated Orlando Magic 113-108 in their finale, a result that secured Toronto as Cleveland's opponent instead of the Atlanta Hawks. This determined the fourth-seeded Cavaliers' first-round draw.
  • Despite entering the postseason 52-30, the Cavaliers finished 0-3 against Toronto in the regular season. Cleveland ranked fourth in points per game at 119.4 while Toronto's defense ranked tied for fifth in defensive rating at 112.2.
  • Game 1 of the best-of-seven series will be held April 18 or April 19 at Rocket Arena, where Cleveland holds home-court advantage. This marks the fourth consecutive playoff appearance for the franchise.
  • Seeking redemption after last year's second-round loss to Indiana, the Cavaliers hold a 35-14 record since Dec. 29 and are bolstered by guard James Harden. The team aims to reverse their regular-season struggles against Toronto.
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Cavaliers rest core players, deal another defeat to Wizards

Nae'Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and rookie Tyrese Proctor collected 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Washington Wizards 130-117 on Sunday afternoon.

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