Cavaliers Clinch Playoff Berth, Head to Boston

Cavaliers Defeat Knicks to Even Series

Team Earns Second Playoff Appearance in a Row

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched a berth in the NBA playoffs for the second consecutive season after defeating the New York Knicks 107-90 in Game 7 of their first-round series on Sunday.

The Cavaliers, led by Darius Garland's 32 points, dominated the Knicks throughout the game, taking an early lead and never looking back. Donovan Mitchell, who scored 27 points, provided a consistent scoring presence for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen contributed 16 points and 21 rebounds.

With the victory, the Cavaliers earned a trip to Boston to face the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals is scheduled for Monday night.