At 52-10, the Cavaliers became the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth after beating the Miami Heat, 112-107, on Wednesday. Cleveland is one of the hottest teams in the league, aided by the Cavs' 30.0 fourth quarter points per game that ranks first in the NBA.

The NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the first playoff spot of the season after holding off the shorthanded Miami Heat 112-107 at home Wednesday night.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the NBA playoffs on Wednesday with a hard-fought 112-107 victory over the Miami Heat.The victory though was too close for comfort for Cleveland talisman Mitchell.

Kevin Love's emotional return to Cleveland featured a heartfelt tribute and a night filled with gratitude from Cavaliers fans.

Kevin Love felt Cleveland's deep love once again. Now with Miami, Love returned to face the Cavaliers on Wednesday night for the first time since signing with the Heat two years ago and was warmly received by fans who will never forget his impact in Cleveland.

Kevin Love, who helped the 2016 Cavaliers to the NBA title, returned to Cleveland for the first time since joining the Miami heat.

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A potential first round playoff matchup is taking place on Wednesday, March 5 when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Miami Heat at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

The Miami Heat travel to Ohio to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in what could end up as a first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday night.