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Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 Reasons Why the “Big Game” Against the Celtics Does Not Matter

ByDuane Rohrbacher|
Apr 21, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 21, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter in game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 1, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Everyone is saying this game against the Celtics is the biggest of the season: here are five reasons why it does not matter.

The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. The Celtics will play their first game since Sunday, when they crushed the paltry New York Knicks.

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The Celtics also only have five games left, with two coming against Eastern Conference playoff teams. The Cavaliers, conversely, are playing in a second game of a back-to-back. They are traveling to Boston, from Cleveland. They also have difficult games against the Heat, Raptors, and Hawks. It will be their third game in four nights. They played a double-overtime game against the Pacers on Sunday. 

Not to make excuses, but here are five reasons why this game is meaningless.