For the first time since 2018, the Cleveland Cavaliers reached the NBA Playoffs this past season. Despite having a home-court advantage in Round 1, the Cavs were eliminated in five games by their kryptonite, the New York Knicks.
Right now, the Cavaliers are in “Tier 2” of the Eastern Conference, along with the Knicks, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, and Indiana Pacers (they’re going to be a dangerous team this season), a step below the Celtics, Bucks, and 76ers. Tier 2 consists of teams who are playoff contenders, but not yet title contenders.
Despite losing to the Knicks last season and despite the Heat’s impressive run to the NBA Finals as a No.