Cavs Clinch Home-Court Advantage With Convincing Road Win Over Grizzlies
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The Cleveland Cavaliers locked up a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference on Sunday night, rolling past the Memphis Grizzlies on the second half of a back-to-back and guaranteeing home-court advantage in the opening round of the playoffs.
Cleveland entered FedExForum short-handed yet never trailed, riding a balanced effort that produced the club’s third consecutive victory. The result, coupled with New York’s win over Atlanta, effectively secures the No. 4 position for the Cavaliers.
Key performers
Jarrett Allen anchored both ends, finishing at the rim with multiple dunks while providing steady interior defense.
Reserve guard Keon Ellis continued to earn minutes, scoring 16 points through relentless drives and transition play.
Forward NaeQwan Tomlin supplied energy on the glass, collecting nine rebounds, four of them offensive.
At 6 ft 1, Craig Porter Jr. stuffed the box score with eight boards, two steals and two blocks, reflecting the team’s depth.
Lingering concern
Despite the comfortable margin, Cleveland’s perimeter defense showed cracks. Memphis connected on 29 three-pointers, tying an NBA single-game record and highlighting an area the Cavaliers must tighten before the postseason.
Cleveland has now won three straight and will finish the regular season knowing the first round of the playoffs will begin at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Source: Hoops Wire
