4. Cavs (45-37) vs 5. Wizards (43-39)
Regular Season Series: TIE 2-2
Point Differencial: CLE +4.0
Here we go again. After three years this should be a rivalry but last year can't count. There was only Jamison and it wasn't even interesting. Now the Wizards are complete and almost healthy and more ready than never to face Lebron and the Cavs. This Washington team was one of the best teams last year when they were healthy. Jamison is playing better than never and Caron Butler complements him and Arenas perfectly. The Cavs in the other hand have been looking a little lost lately specially after the big trade. Wally World and Delonte West haven't shot the ball well and Big Ben looks more washed up than never (Damn, Joe Dumars you are a genius!). Last month (10-11 record) the entire team have reversed to the Paul Silas days of "Give it to Lebron and get out of the way"
Right now the Wizards are the better team but it's hard to bet against Lebron in a 7 game series when he's not facing a strong defensive team that doesn't even feature a shot blocking presence
X Factor: Wizards' D. We know they can score when they are complete but they have never been know for their defense. If the can at least closeup Cavs' shooters they have a nice chance of pulling the offset. In the season series the Cavs shot 33% from three land (season average: 36%) and scored 95,0 ppg (season average: 96,9)
Basketball Gods' prediction: WAS 4-2
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