Chisolm: Cavaliers Are Finally A Legit le Contender

[Ghazi]

I have a hard time seeing Cleveland beating Boston 4 times in a series unless the Cavs have HCA. Even then I don't think they have enough to win the NBA Finals against whichever Western team is fortunate enough to come out the conference. You realize that last years 8th seed (Nuggets) in the West playoffs won more games then the Cavs. Maybe this year they break thru but I doubt. After 5 seasons and a sweep in the Finals @ the hands of the Spurs LeBron is in danger of becoming overhyped. Stats are nice and all but what matters is the Rings. Wade who got lost in the LeBron and Melo hysteria already has his Ring and Finals MVP.

Both undeserved

Anyway, the WARRIORS had more wins than the Cavs last year too...

But the Cavs are a MUCH different team this year, MUCH different. They'll win 50+, and maybe even 60.

It's not just a "hot start" when you start 12-3 with an average margin of victory of 10. That means you're good.

[bostonguy]

Last season the Cavs were 3 minutes away from eliminating you guys through simply LeBron James and great defense, now they have a legitimate second scoring option and that same LeBron guy and that same D - Cavs are right there with you guys.

The Celts will be better at closing series out this time around. It wont even get to a game 7 this time around. This current Cavs team will lose in 5 or 6 games to a now championship proven Celts team that wont be blowing 2-0 or 3-2 leads anymore. Cavs need to make a move to improve their chances because they wont be making series deficit comebacks against this Celts team.

Also That legit scoring option in Mo Williams will get locked down by the Celts D which will result in Lebron going 1 on 5 again. It's going to take more than jumpshots and Lebron to dethrone the Celts. Get a bigman who can score, and their chances improve dramatically.

[bostonguy]

They beat the Celtics 3 times in the playofs last year and game 7 came down to the final 5 minutes. It's certainly possible that the Cavs can beat the Celtics 4 times in a 7 game series.

After that series, the Celts were able to prevent 2 game 7's. They learned a great lesson throughout the playoffs last year. The Celts wont be blowing a 2-0 or 3-2 series lead this time around which is the big reason why the Cavs were able to push them to a game 7.

[gaKNOW!blee]

After that series, the Celts were able to prevent 2 game 7's. They learned a great lesson throughout the playoffs last year. The Celts wont be blowing a 2-0 or 3-2 series lead this time around which is the big reason why the Cavs were able to push them to a game 7.

yeah it wasnt lebrons earth shaking dunk or anything.

[bostonguy]

yeah it wasnt lebrons earth shaking dunk or anything.

Nope it sure wasnt. It was the Celts inexperience as teamates in the playoffs and being complacent with HCA.