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5 Keys For the Cleveland Cavaliers Success In The Eastern Conference Finals

By Tevin Williams

Apr 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Boston Celtics during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 103-95. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Boston Celtics during the second half in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 103-95. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is helped off the floor by guard Kyrie Irving (2) during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is helped off the floor by guard Kyrie Irving (2) during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

5. LeBron and Kyrie Have To Step Up In Late Game Moments

LeBron James is having arguably his best playoff run this postseason. He’s averaging 34.4 points, 9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists on 55.7% shooting. Don’t expect LeBron to slow down against Boston. They don’t have a Serge Ibaka like rim-protector, so expect him to attack the rim and get to the free throw line often.

All three of Cleveland’s stars will get their usual numbers, but the key factor will be their performances with under five minutes in the forth-quarter.

The Celtics play very well at home. With three of the first five games being played in Boston, expect some of the games to be close.

In a close game, the team with the best player usually wins, giving the advantage to the Cavaliers.

I expect LeBron and Kyrie Irving to make some clutch plays during pivotal moments of the series and lift Cleveland to their third straight NBA Finals in six games.

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