The Chicago Bulls wrapped up the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 93-82 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Power forward Carlos Boozer collected a game-high 24 points and 11 rebounds for Central Division champion Chicago, which will play the Indiana Pacers in the opening round of the playoffs. Power forward J.J. Hickson paced Cleveland with 22 points and 15 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Lakers’ poor run continued as LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to pace five Trail Blazers in double-figure scoring in a 93-86 victory over Los Angeles. Elsewhere, Miami beat the Bobcats and Boston had the better of the Wizards. Wins as well for