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Still far from concluding the finals, I guess one series at a time, Boston as you mentioned have that advantage against those 3 squads who manage to move to the semis as they got the experienced though I guess it will be a tough final in the East as both Pacers and Knicks got that determinations to win, it's been a long time since these two squads manage to move forward and really aiming to comeback and have that chance for the season finals and if possible to win a title.

Boston aren't that solid IMO, so I think the Cavaliers here has a chance of winning the series. Seems like everyone is still so hype with Boston, yes, they have a good record this season but this is playoffs, and many times we witness how they choke, so it could also happen in this series.

This season, they met 3 times and Boston have 2-1 lead in that series.

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Mar 05, '24   CLE    105 - 104
Dec 14, '23   BOS    116 - 107
Dec 12, '23   BOS    120 - 113

It's just a signle digit win but in game 1 the Celtics are -11. I know they are fresh compared to the Cavaliers that just recently concluded its series, but currrent active roster of the cavaliers won't give up easily, they proved that on their game 7 come back win.

Both teams have something that's lacking or at least might affect them negatively.

You said it already that Boston chokes in close games because they don't have somebody that can be relied on in clutch moments. As for Cleveland, relying solely on Mitchell on offense isn't sustainable. It's like we are seeing a Lebron James 2.0 when he carried his whole team in the NBA Finals and his teammates literally aren't having that much impact. That's what's happening now again in Cleveland. I don't think that that strategy of relying on one player in offense will work in the playoffs.

The Celtics have a long break after winning against the Heat in 5 games. On the other hand, the Cavaliers just won against the Magic in hard-fought 7 game series and only has a few days to rest. With how convincing they won against the Heat, I believe that the momentum that they built will retain when they fact the Cavaliers therefore, I think they will win on this game. How many games? I will not be surprised if this will end up in 5 games, but the most realistic is 6. I don't see it going into 7 games. Cheesy

We can see that the Celtics really is the better team here, however, I would be a fool if I will not bet on the Cavaliers with that very enticing series odds. I respect the Celtics, they are the number 1 team for a reason, but since they haven't win a championship yet, I think the Cavaliers have a good chance to beating them even if Mitchell have to carry the team every game.

Hopefully Mitchell will stay healthy though, because without him, this team would be the same as the Miami Heat that the Celtics have dispatch in 5.

I would be so happy if this series will turned out to be another upset like what the Celtics have experience last season, but that one was in the ECF.

Anyway, good luck mate, may the better team will win.