The No. 4 vs. No. 5 seed matchup in the Eastern Conference features the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando Magic after Cleveland lost – sitting some key players – on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets.
Did the Cavs seek out a matchup with Orlando? They’ll never admit it, but it seems like Cleveland wanted to avoid a first-round meeting with the Miami Heat or Philadelphia 76ers.
These teams split their season series, but the Cavs have been banged up all season long, making it tough on them to get in a rhythm. Does that change in the playoffs?