2015 NBA playoffs preview: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
No. 2 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 7 Boston Celtics
- Game 1 in Cleveland: Cavaliers 113, Celtics 100
- Game 2 in Cleveland: Cavaliers 99, Celtics 91
- Game 3 in Boston: Cavaliers 103, Celtics 95
- Game 4 in Boston: Cavaliers 101, Celtics 93
Season series: Split 2-2.
Points per game (per 100 possessions): Cavaliers 107.7; Celtics 101.7
Points allowed per game (per 100 possessions): Cavaliers 104.1; Celtics 102.1
Matchups worth watching: Celtics PG Isaiah Thomas vs. Cavaliers PG Kyrie Irving, Evan Turner vs. LeBron James
Scoring leaders: Thomas (19.0 PPG), James (25.3 PPG)
Why Cleveland will win: The Cavaliers have the most talent in the Eastern Conference. They have the generational player in James hungry to bring a championship to Cleveland. Irving and Love can win games by themselves. The Cavaliers are a long way from their 19-20 start.
Why Boston will win: Brad Stevens is an excellent coach. If there's something to exploit in the Cavaliers, he'll find it. And maybe Turner can slow down James? A little?
Did you know? Kyrie Irving was the first pick in the 2011 NBA draft. Isaiah Thomas was the last pick in the 2011 NBA draft.
Prediction: Cavaliers in 4