SAN ANTONIO -- The Cleveland Cavaliers' blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night dropped them into second place in the Eastern Conference, behind the Boston Celtics.
It is the first time since the 2007-08 season that the Celtics are in sole possession of first place in the East this late into the season. It's also the first time since Nov. 17 that the reigning champions haven't sat atop the conference.
After the game, the Cavaliers mostly brushed off questions about the importance of securing the top seed in the East, saying it's far more important to play better than they have, as they've gone just 7-10 since Feb.