In recent years, the Celtics have stifled Cleveland's hopes as the Eastern Conference favorite and despite all odds, they have the Cavaliers' number once again.
For years now, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the proverbial 'little brother' to the Boston Celtics. While the Cavaliers have struggled to get over the hump, the Celtics have reached the pinnacle of success, winning a championship in the 2023-24 season.
In that same season, Cleveland took on Boston in the second round of the playoffs and it was not close at all.