The NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the first playoff spot of the season after holding off the shorthanded Miami Heat 112-107 at home Wednesday night.

The Cavaliers won their 12th straight game and became the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season with their 112-107 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Darius Garland had 10 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived some sloppiness in the final two minutes to win their 12th straight game, 112-107 over the banged-up Miami Heat.

The Cavs clinched a playoff berth Wednesday night with their 112-107 victory over the Miami Heat at Rocket Arena. They are on a 12-game win streak for the third time this season. After leading for the majority of the contest and storming out to a 17-point lead in the second quarter, the Cavs sent the fans on a roller coaster ride of emotions.

The Cavs have won 12 consecutive games for the third time this season. But one element has left them unsatisfied with the history they're making.

Somehow, someway, the Cavaliers didn’t lose. But by golly, it was close. As you know, the Cavs extended their winning streak to 13 games with a 118-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night at the Spectrum Center.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won all kinds of games this season. They’ve blown their opponents out, gotten close wins, and rallied from a big deficit; they’ve done it all. Not all games will be their best game,