Cavs better get healthy in a hurry
Shams Charania
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Cavs' Donovan Mitchell had a procedure for a nasal fracture and will be re-evaluated in one week.
I was originally worried about the Cavs (2nd biggest threat in East) but not anymore. They've been out of sync and struggling in general since the all-star break. I know the C's blew a 22-point lead against them recently but I'd be shocked if that happened multiple times in a series. They've been consistently banged up as well, no guarantees they'll all be back + healthy in April-May.
Assuming CLE is the 3 seed their path could be real tricky as well, with Miami or Philly 1st round, then MIL without HCA.
I would prefer it if the Cavs didn’t fall down to the 4-seed, however. I do think they play well against us, and I rather they be on the other side of the bracket.
Yeah if I had to rank it, teams I fear in order are Miami, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Philly*( IF Embiid returns)
I know I've been critical of MIL especially their defense but they have looked good lately. Combined with CLE struggling since the Break and they have a slight edge over Cleveland in my list now.
Ultimately though the C's should get through the East. If they can't, it's on them. Only excuse I can give is if, god forbid, like 2 of Porzingis/Tatum/Jaylen suffer major injuries along the way.