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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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Tomlin scores career-high 26 as Cavaliers defeat Wizards 130-117 in regular-season finale - The Morning Sun
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nae’Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers led wire-to-wire, defeating the Washington Wizards 130-117 Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams. Jaylon Tyson was two assists shy of a triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Cavaliers rested most of their key players because they were locked into the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Max Strus — who missed th…
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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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Owensboro Messenger-InquirerCleveland 130, Washington 117
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