What teams would Cavaliers face in the NBA Playoffs if the season ended today?
Who are the Cavaliers on the hunt for?
The modern era of Cleveland Cavaliers basketball is only getting better. With a new head coach and a battle-tested core, Cleveland enters the playoffs with a determination and opportunity to make history.
Without LeBron James, the Cavaliers have never advanced to the NBA Finals, only going so far as the Eastern Conference Finals. Oftentimes, the Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls foiled Cleveland’s efforts. Now, the top-seeded Cavs are the most dominant they have ever looked without James. While the past legends of Cleveland basketball accomplished much, the cohesion and leadership this team currently enjoys has already made historic strides.
The postseason is quickly approaching. The Cavaliers will likely enter with the best record in the conference and are still in a race for the league’s best record. With just over a dozen games remaining, the Cavaliers still hold the best offensive rating (121.6) and three-point percentage (38.7) after years of struggling in both of these categories.
Despite statistics suggesting the Cavaliers are fearsome contenders, that status does not instantaneously promise them a trip to the Finals. Many franchises would fear a series against this Cavs squad, but Cleveland will be tested with their position at the top only giving them a target on their backs. If the season ended today, a handful of teams would challenge the Cavs.
