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Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 Reasons the Cavs will beat the Celtics

By Nick Dudukovich

Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) works the ball against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) works the ball against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) passes against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) passes against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

 They can’t stop LeBron

Last year, the Raptors thought DeMarre Carroll could be their LeBron stopper. Experiment failed. This year, Toronto acquired P.J. Tucker before the trade deadline. For the second straight season, Toronto is home after being eliminated by the Cavs.

LeBron won’t win the NBA MVP, and he shouldn’t. He didn’t earn it though the course of the regular season. He’s still the best player in the NBA though, and he’s showing it in the league’s second season. You know, the one that actually matters–the NBA Playoffs.

James is averaging 34.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.7 assists, and 1.5 blocks per contest throughout the postseason. LBJ is also lighting it up from 3-point range, with a .468 success rate from beyond the arc. For his career, LeBron is a .328 career playoff 3-point shooter.

If the best player on the court continues to hit the deep ball, which many consider to be the weakest part of his game, this series will end after four games. Get your brooms ready, Wine & Gold country.

So, who stops–check that–who tries to stop LeBron?

Jae Crowder? Please. He’s a nice player, but the answer is no one. Look no further than the Cavs’ 114-91 win over the Celtics at TD Bank Garden April 5.

James had a 15-point, three rebound, three assist quarter. LeBron and company used the pick and roll to make life a nightmare for Boston. He easily posted up and bullied the smaller Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley. James then switched to center, giving his shooters room to do what they do best. When he drew Kelly Olynyk‘s number on switches, James couldn’t be stopped. Don’t count on Al Horford, either. He’s not a rim protector. James will own the paint when he wants to.

In a 5:20 span, the Cavs put together a 22-4 run.

The Celtics can’t stop him. They won’t stop him. Expect some historic stat lines en route to the NBA Finals.

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