Poll: Cavaliers vs. Celtics Series Predictions

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Allen is listed as questionable for tomorrow but some Cleveland beat guys seem to think he could return pretty soon, maybe even as early as tomorrow.

I was reading just the opposite earlier today, that he was still having a very hard time when he moves his arms above his head, like a def stance.  No matter what you would think he would be a bit limited for a couple games before getting back to 100%.

Oh ok never mind. I was just reading some posts on Twitter but I also see Windhorst said what you said^.

Believe me, I could be wrong too, it happens a lot! lol...

[Donoghus]

Think I'll settle on Celtics in 5. Been hemming & hawing the past couple of days. Luckily, I'll be back in BOS to catch game 2.

They'll be a bad loss where the board will overreact and chaos will ensue but this series shouldn't go long. 

[celticinorlando]

Allen is listed as questionable for tomorrow but some Cleveland beat guys seem to think he could return pretty soon, maybe even as early as tomorrow.

I was reading just the opposite earlier today, that he was still having a very hard time when he moves his arms above his head, like a def stance.  No matter what you would think he would be a bit limited for a couple games before getting back to 100%.

So this was by the beat writer for the Cavs on Sunday before tip off. Can't see it getting much better in a day:

Jason Lloyd
@ByJasonLloyd
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May 5
Jarrett Allen is in "excruciating" pain, I was told today. He originally took a hit to the ribs in Game 1 from Franz Wagner, then had the rib pierced on another hit from Wagner in Game 4. He previously played in 81 straight games (reg season and playoffs) before the injury.

[Goldstar88]

Boston in 6. Go C’s!

[ScoobyDoo]

If the Celtics are serious about wanting to win a title this year, this series is either 4-0 or 4-1, worst.

We should win the first two at home, maybe split (at worst) in Cleveland, and then blow the Cavs out in game 5 to advance to the ECFs.

Whether it the Knick’s or the Pacers, the script should be the same in the ECFs.

This is business now, closing time - there’s absolutely zero tolerance for messing around.

[Neurotic Guy]

Long layoff for the Cs can work either way. I think it makes them more vulnerable in game 1. But who knows? 

[Muzzy66]

I think it'll be Celtics in 5 or 6. 

Cavs are competitive enough that they should get at least one good, hard-earned win.  But the Celtics also tend to have at least one choke game per series, so for that reason I'm leaning towards 6 games.  If we had Porzingis I would lean towards 5. 

[ozgod]

Game 2 will be the trap game. I think we have their measure elsewise, especially with them missing Jarrett Allen. He's a bigger loss for them than KP is for us.

[Phantom255x]

Game 2 will be the trap game. I think we have their measure elsewise, especially with them missing Jarrett Allen. He's a bigger loss for them than KP is for us.

Definitely could be. I think Boston wins Game 2, then loses Game 3 and 4 on the road with Cleveland becoming desperate but having momentum from a loud home crowd. Cleveland's arena/fanbase isn't Miami, that arena will be rocking and could intimidate us a bit.

[Silas]

Forget this trap game crap....Cs take this series 4-0.

[Phantom255x]

I said C's in 6, but had us going up 2-0, then CLE win both at home, then BOS wins next two.

Gonna be real tough to win @Cleveland. That's not Kaseya Center (Miami), that arena/fanbase is a bit more intimidating with a hostile atmosphere. C's in a tough spot.

[ozgod]

I'm calling Cs in 5. We will lose a home game, probably the 2nd game, but win everything else.

Game 2 will be the trap game. I think we have their measure elsewise, especially with them missing Jarrett Allen. He's a bigger loss for them than KP is for us.

Knew it...they always switch off 2nd game. Fire Joe?

[SparzWizard]

Celtics in 7. We split the first two games because we are crap at home in the playoffs for whatever reason. We steal game 4 on the road to even up the series. Cavs take Game 5 at the Garden to take a 3-2 lead.

Celtics play with a sense of urgency and Tatum/White goes off with a monster performance at the fieldhouse in Game 6, forcing Game 7 back in Boston. Boston blowout Cavs to take Game 7.

Keeping my prediction  Guess I also have to anticipate a Game 3 loss soon 

[SparzWizard]

Game 2 will be the trap game. I think we have their measure elsewise, especially with them missing Jarrett Allen. He's a bigger loss for them than KP is for us.

Definitely could be. I think Boston wins Game 2, then loses Game 3 and 4 on the road with Cleveland becoming desperate but having momentum from a loud home crowd. Cleveland's arena/fanbase isn't Miami, that arena will be rocking and could intimidate us a bit.

Y'alls nailed it with the Game 2 trap.