2015 NBA Playoff Previews: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
By Ian Levy
Now that the regular season has ended, we’ve switched into playoff mode here at Friendly Bounce. To kick off our coverage, we’re bringing you some unique previews of every series. You’ll find a #10WordRecap of each team’s season, a recap of their season using emojis, important Vines, and reasons why they will, and won’t, win their first-round matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2): By Zach Oliver (@ZachOliverNBA)
#10WordRecap
So, this LeBron James guy is a difference maker, huh?
Emoji Recap
Three Most Important Vines
Fastbreak dominance
LeBron
https://vine.co/v/eBHtHJ9UUIr
James
“Woke up an optimist. Sun was shining, I’m positive.” The Cavaliers will win because…
I think the Cavs might be starting to peak at the right time. LeBron is fully healthy, which they needed, and Kyrie is playing exceptionally well. I loved their pickup of Timofey Mozgov, and I think he’s been the real difference maker for that team. J.R. Smith has been giving teams the pipe from beyond the arc and it really seems like they’re buying into the coaching of David Blatt, which is huge. It might not be a sweep, but a gentlemans sweep could be in order.
“Too many Urkels on your team that’s why your wins low.” The Cavaliers will lose because…
It’s tough to think of a real reason why they’d lose this series. Maybe if LeBron suddenly breaks every bone in his body or is abducted by aliens hired by Danny Ainge. Or, you know, the Celtics could just play out of their minds and win four games… Okay. That won’t happen. In all seriousness, it would take a lot for them to lose the series, most likely something catastrophic happening to LeBron, but if not, they’ll be fine.
Boston Celtics (7): By Jack Maloney (@jackhaveitall)
#10WordRecap
Genius Brad Stevens leads scrappy bunch to miraculous postseason berth
Emoji Recap
Three Most Important Vines
Marcus Smart dish
Brad Stevens catch
Isaiah shake and bake
https://vine.co/v/euJgzV0JKtF
“Woke up an optimist. Sun was shining, I’m positive.” The Celtics will win because…
Brad Stevens’ brilliance will not be limited to the regular season. Jae Crowder will stifle LeBron. Kevin Love will struggle under the pressure of his first postseason appearance. Marcus Smart and Avery Bradley will frustrate Kyrie. The Celtics steal game one in Cleveland, and all of a sudden the city of Cleveland is paralyzed with nervousness. Isaiah Thomas catches fire. The Celtics’ tenacity flusters the Cavs, and, channeling the spirit of Baron Davis and the “We Believe” Warriors, the Celtics pull off the upset of the decade.
“Too many Urkels on your team that’s why your wins low.” The Celtics will lose because…