4. Cleveland Cavaliers
Finally, the matchup everyone wants to see.
Barring a major collapse, the Cavs will likely clinch the East’s second seed. If things continue to remain the same for Miami, the Heat will clinch the conference’s seventh seed and have their much anticipated first round matchup with LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
It wouldn’t be farfetched to say that it might be the most hyped second seed/seventh seed series in NBA playoff history. Both teams have played each other fairly even so far this season, and with both squads favoring a slower pace with half-court sets, this might be one of the tougher first round series for any of the higher seeded teams in this year’s postseason.
The key obviously for Miami will be to slow down James and Kyrie Irving. Luol Deng will likely have to play the role of locking down James, while Goran Dragic will be depended upon to slow down Irving.
It’s very possible this series could go to six games considering the familiarity both squads have with one another.
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