The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the best NBA teams throughout the 2024-25 season, and they were rewarded with a home advantage throughout the eliminations of the Eastern Conference.
The Cavs won the seeded n ° 1 in the east with the 135-113 of Tuesday Victory over the Bulls of Chicago.
Cleveland now has a record of 63-16, according to the Oklahoma City Thunder (64-14) by two in the loss column in the race for the best NBA record.
The image of the playoffs becomes clearer after the CAVs won place n ° 1, so here is an overview of the updated classification as the qualifiers are getting closer.
Eastern conference classification
Ranking of the Western Conference
After starting the season with a 15-0 file, the Cavs spent much of the year locked up in the East first place. Cleveland did not weaken at any time and has the possibility of linking the 66 victories franchise record in 2008-2009.
The CAVS were directed by the All-Star rear area of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. Mitchell directs the team with 24.0 points per game, while Garland is not too far behind him with averages of 20.4 points and 6.7 assists. The star striker Evan Mobley also experienced an escape campaign, winning his first selection of career stars with impressive 18.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 blocks.
Cleveland also made a solid addition to the deadline for exchanges by acquiring a three and D’Andre Hunter specialist from the Atlanta Hawks. The Swingman prospered with its new team, with an average of 13.8 points in 25 games with the Cavs. The Veteran Center Jarrett Allen and the Backup Ty Jarome goalkeeper add to the incredible depth of the team.
The pieces met perfectly under the first year head coach Kenny Atkinson, who found the right formula for Cleveland to maintain his perch at the top of the NBA. The next step for the CAVS is to achieve their second championship in the history of the franchise, and winning the seeded n ° 1 will benefit them towards this goal.
