Thinking way ahead here, and completely realize that this is nowhere near a lock. But let's assume come playoff time that the final four teams in the East are Cleveland, Boston, Washington and Toronto.
Two questions for the second round:
1) Which team is the easiest matchup for us?
2) Assuming we don't play the Cavs in the second round, which team (Washington or Toronto) is the toughest matchup for the Cavs?
I ask because if we do win that second round series, it'll likely go six or seven games, so it'd be preferable for the Cavs to have to battle to win their series as well. I honestly don't think we can take the Cavs more than five games in a series with both teams at full strength, but would still love to maximize our chances.