Cavs make playoffs

Thu., March 30, 2006

Associated Press The Spokesman-Review

LeBron James was 13 years old the last time the Cleveland Cavaliers played in the postseason.

James helped end the long drought Wednesday night by scoring 46 points to help the Cavaliers clinch their first playoff berth since 1998 with a 107-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

James was relentless driving to the basket and shot 16 of 23, adding five rebounds and four assists as he led the Cavaliers to their sixth straight win.

Hawks 94, Pacers 93: At Atlanta, Al Harrington had 23 points and eight rebounds, helping the Hawks end a five-game losing streak with a victory over Indiana.

Heat 98, Raptors 94: At Toronto, Dwyane Wade scored 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, and Miami overcame the absence of injured Shaquille O’Neal to beat the Raptors.

Celtics 123, Knicks 98: At New York, Paul Pierce and Wally Szczerbiak each scored 22 points, Delonte West added 21, and Boston beat the Knicks.

•Celtics rookie Orien Greene was suspended indefinitely by the team after he was arrested and charged with driving his sport utility vehicle at more than 90 mph on a Waltham, Mass., city street.

Pistons 101, 76ers 91: At Philadelphia, Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess each scored 18 points to lead Detroit over the slumping 76ers.

Nets 86, Grizzlies 74: At East Rutherford, N.J., Richard Jefferson scored 27 points and New Jersey kept up its torrid play, beating Memphis and tying a season high with its 10th straight win.

Timberwolves 103, Magic 91: At Minneapolis, Kevin Garnett dominated with 27 points, 19 rebounds and six assists to lead Minnesota to a victory over Orlando.

Jazz 115, Nuggets 104: At Denver, Mehmet Okur scored 24 points, and Utah beat the Northwest Division-leading Nuggets.

Kings 106, Trail Blazers 90: At Portland, Brad Miller scored 24 points and Sacramento extended the Trail Blazers’ longest losing streak in 20 years to nine.

Hornets 86, Warriors 85: At Oakland, Calif., Rasual Butler scored 20 points and hit three 3-pointers in the final 41/2 minutes to lead New Orleans past Golden State for its second victory in 14 games.

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