The NBA Championship Is Coming Through Cleveland

LeBron James scores 37 as the Cavs put down the Pacers in Indiana Monday night 117-109. This victory puts Cleveland at 65-16 and guarantees the overall #1 seed in the NBA playoffs meaning to win the title you have to beat Cleveland in their backyard (39-1),which has only happened once by the Lakers. "It's one step, however, it's a big step," James said. "When you consider all the great teams, all the great players, all the great coaches and all the great systems that are in the NBA, for us to finish with the best record is a tremendous feat. And that is something the franchise should be proud of." With his team having clinched the top record with a game to spare, coach Mike Brown will likely make James and other key players spectators against Philadelphia -- even though it could cost the Cavs a shot at more NBA history. "We've got to do what's best for the ring," he said. "We've got home-court advantage already. We're not fighting for breaking a record anymore. We're fighting for that ring." Cleveland has had a 21-game win improvement from last season's 45 win campaign. Only one team had a better improvement the season after winning 45 games (1994-95 Bulls had a plus-25 improvement).