Cavs Second-Round Playoff Preview: Odds and Predictions
Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Celtics are the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Cavaliers are the No. 7 seed. The Celtics have a 3-1 record against the Cavaliers this season. They won the first two games of the season series by an average of 15.5 points. The Cavaliers won the third game by 10 points, but the Celtics won the fourth game by 16 points. The Cavaliers are led by Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley. Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 8.2 assists per game. Allen is averaging 16.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Mobley is averaging 15.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. The Celtics are led by Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart. Tatum is averaging 26.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. Brown is averaging 23.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. Smart is averaging 12.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.
Prediction
The Celtics are a heavy favorite to win this series. They have a better record, a better point differential, and a more experienced roster. The Cavaliers are a young team with a lot of potential, but they are not ready to beat a team like the Celtics in a seven-game series. The Celtics should win this series in five or six games.
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