Cavs cruise into playoffs as Bucks wilt

CLEVELAND: The Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team to clinch a spot in the NBA playoffs by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 91-73 on Wednesday.

Cleveland wrapped up their fourth straight postseason berth with more than a month left in the regular season. The Cavs moved 36 games over. 500 for the first time this season and improved their league-best record at home to 27-1.

LeBron James scored 23 points and Delonte West had 13 and a career-high eight steals