We get an Eastern Conference Finals rematch a round early this season. What should we expect this time around?
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors were both tested in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. Of course, those mean vastly different things.
The Cavaliers, despite finding themselves in close games and needing some historic comebacks, swept the Indiana Pacers. The Raptors needed six games to fend off the feisty Milwaukee Bucks.
By net rating, the Bucks (+0.6) were better than the Pacers (-0.1) in the regular season, but neither team was significantly above or below average.