"ESPN Cleveland's Andrew Goldhammer stated, 'They want the four seed, not the No. 3 seed. They don't want to play Boston in the second round because they're scared.' This sentiment reflects the Cavaliers' strategy to avoid a challenging matchup."
"The Celtics have won 10 of their last 12 games, with Jayson Tatum improving his shooting percentage to 46% over the last three games, while Jaylen Brown has led the team in scoring in nine of the last 11 games."
The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled in the playoffs, facing second-round exits in recent years, including a loss to the Boston Celtics in 2024. As the regular season concludes, the Cavaliers are vying for playoff positioning, currently sitting fourth, one game behind the Knicks. ESPN Cleveland's Andrew Goldhammer stated that the Cavaliers prefer the fourth seed to avoid a second-round matchup with the Celtics, who have been performing well. The Celtics have won 10 of their last 12 games and swept the regular-season series against Cleveland.
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