How tough are the Cleveland Cavaliers?
They are about to answer that question now that the NBA playoffs are beginning.
Speaking on the “Bruce Drennan Show,” Gene Winters talked about the Cavaliers and how they should approach the postseason.
He touched upon a previous game against the New York Knicks, when the Knicks got physical and tough with the Cavaliers and seemingly threw them off their game.
He said the Cavaliers rebounded from that and played harder, and they will need that mindset moving forward.
“They’re going to have to take it to another level this year now that they’re the ones with the targets on their back,” Winters said.
Are you worried about the Cavs physicality in the playoffs?
"They're going to have to take it to another level this year now that they're the ones with the targets on their back."
–@GoWinters pic.twitter.com/eMfO2tL6t4
— Bruce Drennan Show (@Bruce_Drennan) April 18, 2025
The targets on their back are huge, and everyone would love to be the team that takes down the Cavaliers.
All season long, they have been the best squad in the East.
For an opposing team, defeating the top seed is always a badge of honor and a message to the rest of the league.
And for the Cavaliers, they should wear these targets as badges of honor.
They are so good that they are being targeted by others.
Can the Cavaliers get more physical in the playoffs?
Fans will be paying close attention to their opening round against the Miami Heat, hoping to get insight into how they are playing and their approach.
The postseason is when most teams step up and adjust their game in order to meet the tough competition waiting in the playoffs.
How can the Cavaliers act tougher and enhance their game plans?
We may find out on Sunday.
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