Boston is currently holding the advantage for being the top seed on the east that's why I don't see boston as an underdog on this game even though cavs are overpower. Boston still have chance to win once isiah thomas break the chain of his guard. He just need to focus and find some space to attack. A sweep game is not entertaining especially for conference finals game.
Just accept the reality mate. Boston Celtics eventhough they hold the top seed of the East doesn't mean they are prone for being an underdog here against the Cavaliers. Im agree to the above poster that I don't see any way for Celtics to win. Honestly, I doubt Celtics can sweep Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors but Cavaliers did. What chain are you talking about Isiah Thomas? The team is not always about focusing on the main player.
Remember CAVS vs SAS finals game? I can compare it to the current Eastern Conference Finals.
It may not be entertaining but it's the cold reality. The Cavs are miles better than the Celtics, they proved that in the last encounter of the season (the Cavs won by almost a 30 point margin) and they proved it again yesterday, they are on another level completely. Lebron is also toying with his defenders, it's not even funny. Even with a poor 3pt shooting performance (besides Kevin Love and Frye when he entered the game) the Cavs completely obliterated the Celtics at home. I think the second game will be a little different though but I'll still give the Cavs the advantage and an rather easy win. Then they will most like close out the series at the Q and wait for the West finalist. Now that's another story, I feel that if the Spurs can get Leonard back they have a real chance of tying the series.
Hands off. Agreed at both points. No matter what optimitism Celtics fans will have, chances for them to advance is quite having a low chance. As stated above, Pacers and Raptors can considered as dominant team. If matched by Celtics, I don't see any sweep series here but a close game. And on another side, if Wizards faced the Cavs, I see a sweep series here by the Cavs. See the comparison?
But great job to this Celtics team as this was their rebuilding phase after those Celtics oldies left. It's a great achievement and also a good experience. There are still more years to them and they can come back anytime to take the stage.
It just really shows how good Cavaliers is. I still remember in March when the Cavaliers started to lose games and giving the no. 1 spot to Boston. People are saying that Lebron and the Cavs will not reach the finals. But during the playoffs, Cavs show their skills and what made them the defending champion. Lebron and the crew started to elevate their game and now other teams need to catch up with them.
