The Cavaliers inched closer toward securing the No. 1 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference with a 127-122 win Sunday against a familiar face. Their magic number is now four, with the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics four games behind and seven regular-season games left on Cleveland's schedule.

Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen each recorded double-doubles and the Cleveland Cavaliers led the visiting Los Angeles Clippers nearly wire-to-wire en route to a 127-122 win on Sunday.Mitchell fi

Evan Mobley had 22 points as Cleveland reached 60 wins for the third time in franchise history, and the first since the 2009-10 season. The Cavaliers (60-15) moved 4 1/2 games ahead of Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Allen and Mitchell also had 12 rebounds, while Mitchell was three assists shy of a triple-double.

Jarrett Allen scores 25 points and Donovan Mitchell adds 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers hold off the Clippers 127-122 on Sunday.

In the recent NBA regular season, the Los Angeles Clippers achieved a thrilling victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, triumphing with a score of 128-108. This game showcased the incredible talent of Clippers guard Norman Powell, who emerged as the standout player, demonstrating his killer instinct in critical moments.

Powell lit it up from deep in Sunday's contest, pacing all Clippers in scoring and threes made while also finishing second among Los Angeles players in assists in an offensive showcase. Powell has connected on five or more threes in 13 contests, surpassing the 30-point mark on 10 occasions.