Cleveland ? LeBron James was in seventh grade the last time the Cleveland Cavaliers played in the postseason.

And he wasn’t even a Cavaliers fan.

“I was a Bulls fan – all Michael Jordan back then. I’m all Cavs now,” James said.

James helped end the NBA’s third-longest playoff drought by scoring 46 points in a 107-94 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, clinching Cleveland’s first postseason berth since 1998.

The league’s brightest young star will be playing in late April for the first time in his three years with the Cavaliers. James said he was pleased, especially after missing the playoffs by one game last season.

“I’ve always felt since I was drafted here that I was going to light it up like Vegas,” James said. “I said that on day one once I got drafted. It’s been slow progress, but it takes a few years to put a building up in Vegas, too.”

The Cavaliers were low-key about their accomplishment, leaving the court without celebrating.

Cleveland's LeBron James, left, shoots over Dallas' Erick Dampier. James scored 46 points in the Cavaliers' 107-94 victory Wednesday night in Cleveland.

“We have bigger goals than that,” Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said. “If the fans want to celebrate and the city wants to celebrate, that’s fine.”

Kings 106, Blazers 90

Portland, Ore. – Brad Miller scored 24 points, and Sacramento beat Portland, extending the Trail Blazers’ longest losing streak in 20 years to nine. The Kings led by as many as 20 points.

Heat 98, Raptors 94

Toronto – Dwyane Wade scored 16 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, and Miami beat Toronto. Miami trailed by as many as 13 in the final period.

Hawks 94, Pacers 93

Atlanta – Al Harrington had 23 points and eight rebounds, helping Atlanta end a five-game losing streak and sweep a season series from Indiana for the first time since the 1984-85 season.

Pistons 101, 76ers 91

Philadelphia – Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess each scored 18 points to lead Detroit. Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince both scored 16.

Celtics 123, Knicks 98

New York – Paul Pierce and Wally Szczerbiak each scored 22 points, Delonte West added 21, and Boston snapped a two-game losing streak and handed New York its sixth straight loss. Raef LaFrentz had 14 points.

Jazz 115, Nuggets 104

Denver – Mehmet Okur scored 24 points to lead Utah. Andrei Kirilenko added 21 points and a key block late in the game for the Jazz.

Hornets 86, Warriors 85

Oakland, Calif. – Rasual Butler scored 20 points and hit three three-pointers in the final 41â2 minutes to lead New Orleans.

Timberwolves 103, Magic 91

Minneapolis – Kevin Garnett had with 27 points, 19 rebounds and six assists to lead Minnesota.

Nets 86, Grizzlies 74

East Rutherford, N.J. – Richard Jefferson scored 27 points and New Jersey tied a season high with its 10th straight win.

Rockets 115, Sonics 87

Houston – Yao Ming had 29 points and 10 rebounds. Stromile Swift and Richie Frahm had 16 points apiece.