The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown themselves to be the class of the Eastern Conference so far this season and playoffs, a tier of excellence all to themselves. Nobody is surprised at the dominance that they’ve shown since the playoffs began, but what might have caught some fans and observers off guard is the fact that the toughest competition the Cavs have faced so far this postseason came all the way back in the first round against the Detroit Pistons.
The Pistons kept three of the four games close, and had a missed last-second three-point attempt from Reggie Jackson to stave off the sweep in game four at home.