The Atlanta Hawks secured a playoff spot and the Southeast Division title with a 124-102 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by CJ McCollum’s 29 points. This victory marked their first divisional crown since 2021 and allowed them to avoid the play-in tournament. Meanwhile, LeBron James achieved 12,000 career assists in the Lakers’ 101-73 victory, and the Boston Celtics clinched the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a record-tying 29 three-pointers against the Pelicans. The Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs also continued their competitive runs in the Western Conference.
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