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Cavs Clinch Top Seed in East With Dominant 109-94 Victory Over Hawks

The Cleveland Cavaliers returned to action on Monday night, hosting the Atlanta Hawks at Quicken Loans Arena.

It was an even first half, but the Cavs came out of the gate after halftime with energy and a purpose, to clinch home court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference Playoffs, with a dominant 109-94 win.

Atlanta jumped out to an early 10-0 lead, but LeBron James got the Wine and Gold going.

That's how you get things going for the @cavs, @KingJames. #CavsHawkshttps://t.co/s8upCPoMHd https://t.co/qMpiJK2mVg

— FOX Sports Ohio (@FOXSportsOH) April 11, 2016

He would score the Cavs’ first eight points, including two three-pointers, to make it a four-point game.