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Predicting the Cleveland Cavaliers 2017 Playoff Rotation

By Duane Rohrbacher

Mar 9, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Deron Williams (31) and forward LeBron James (23) talk to referee Justin Van Duyne (64) during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons won 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Deron Williams (31) and forward LeBron James (23) talk to referee Justin Van Duyne (64) during the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons won 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 12, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) celebrates with forward Richard Jefferson (24) after making a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) celebrates with forward Richard Jefferson (24) after making a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Think the Cleveland Cavaliers know what their playoff rotation is now? Me neither. Let’s take a look at some of the possible rotations.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the deepest that they have ever been. It is incredible to watch. They have a legitimate 12 rotation players who could see non-blowout playoff minutes. Sorry DeAndre Liggins and James Jones; you probably will not see any time in the playoffs.

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Knowing that most coaches keep their playoff rotations tight, usually playing no more than 8 players – 9 in the earlier rounds – the Cavs are going to have a few guys playing less than they have. It is difficult to imagine this team permanently benching guys like Derrick Williams and Iman Shumpert, so what are options for solid role players like them?

This team is set to make another deep player run, and they finally, for the first time since December 20th, had their championship level starters back on the court. This make them lethal. Win or lose, this team will make it click in the playoffs, but Lue has his work cut out for him. The possibilities are endless, but which would thrive?

Who are they? Let us start with the starters and project their minutes.