Cavs vs Celtics
With expectations holding a chokehold on Cleveland, can the Cavs pull an upset in Boston?
The Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers will face off in the Eastern Conference Finals, a rematch of last year's second round series that saw the Celtics win in seven games.
The Celtics are the No. 2 seed in the East, while the Cavaliers are the No. 4 seed.
The Celtics have the home-court advantage in the series, which begins Tuesday night in Boston.
The Celtics are favored to win the series, but the Cavaliers are a dangerous team. They have a lot of young talent, and they're playing with a lot of confidence.
The Cavaliers are led by Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley. Garland is a rising star and one of the best young point guards in the NBA. Allen is a physical presence in the paint, and Mobley is a versatile big man with a bright future.
The Celtics are led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart. Tatum is one of the best players in the NBA, and Brown is a rising star. Smart is a defensive stalwart and a leader for the Celtics.
The Celtics and the Cavaliers have a lot of history. The two teams have met in the playoffs 10 times, with the Celtics holding a 6-4 advantage.
The Celtics are the more experienced team, but the Cavaliers are a young and hungry team.
The series is expected to be close, and it could go either way.
Here are some of the key matchups to watch in the series:
- Jayson Tatum vs. Darius Garland
- Jaylen Brown vs. Jarrett Allen
- Marcus Smart vs. Evan Mobley
The Celtics have the edge in experience and talent, but the Cavaliers are a young and hungry team.
The series is expected to be close, and it could go either way.