So unless Cleveland beats Raps in the final game on Wednesday and Boston loses to Bucks, then we will see Cleveland in the second round (if we make it that far). I just came in here to basically get fellow Raps fans opinions on this. I personally don't think it matters because maybe you'd want to see the Conference Finals again but you should be playing TO WIN regardless of opponent. There's also no guarantee you'd be getting through the first or second round that easily anyway. Plus, it doesn't matter I feel if you get knocked out in the second round vs the CFinals. I'm not saying we can't beat Cleveland out right as well. Anything can happen in sports.
I also feel that Cleveland should have some concern with the way they've been playing. This year has not been impressive for them and especially this last stretch. You drop a **** load of games to teams you should be beating and more importantly, to direct competition when you reach the playoffs. All of these teams picking up wins off of Cleveland blowing huge leads just gain more confidence that the mighty Cavs have fallen. It's noted that they've been resting players but who knows if they can just "turn it on" for the playoffs and dominate Eastern teams. They might have a tough enough time with Chicago or Indiana in that first round.
