A Fan's Perspective: Predicting Cleveland Cavaliers 2018 Playoff Foes

A Fan’s Perspective: Predicting Cleveland Cavaliers 2018 Playoff Foes

May 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a dunk in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 25, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Wizards won 127-115. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

The Wiz

Next up? I could realistically see the Washington Wizards.

They took a big step this past season in getting taking the C’s to seven games in the East Semi’s, and John Wall’s stardom is growing in the NBA landscape. Much of their success will be impacted by who bites on restricted free agent Otto Porter Jr., but we shall see.

Cavs fans and many NBA followers, in general, remember the meeting between these two back in February. That was a diaper dandy, and I’d expect Washington to not be an easy matchup with their dynamic backcourt of Wall and Beal putting pressure on the Cavs D.

Along with this, John Wall has been pushing the Washington management to attempt a trade for Paul George. If somehow this works, then a John Wall, Bradley Beal, Paul George, Markieff Morris, and Marcin Gortat lineup could easily be a challenge for the King and company.

The Wizards will be a dark horse team to watch for this offseason.