The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season.
Many expected them to be a playoff contender, but their impressive start to the year has surpassed all expectations.
At one point, the Cavaliers had a 15-0 record; through November 26th, they are 17-1.
They have the best record in the league and sit atop the Eastern Conference with the Boston Celtics on their tail.
With that in mind, Sam Amico recently talked about the Cavaliers’ upcoming schedule, and how they can demonstrate that their hot start to the season hasn’t been lucky or by accident.
“This is where you prove it,” Amico said.
The #Cavs are entering a tough stretch over the next two weeks that will prove their start wasn't a fluke. #LetEmKnow
"This is where you prove it."
– @AmicoHoops pic.twitter.com/vqVX81ibWU
— Full Court Cleveland (@FullCourtCLE) November 27, 2024
The Cavaliers’ lone loss on the season is to the Celtics, who took them down in a back-and-forth battle.
They have another matchup with the Celtics on December 1 and also play the Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat during these two weeks.
Boston played them tough, and many people are already calling this an Eastern Conference Finals Preview.
While the Hawks, Nuggets, and Heat haven’t been as dominant as the Celtics and Cavaliers this year, they all have star players and veterans who can make a big impact when called upon.
The Cavaliers will need to put their best foot forward over the next two weeks, otherwise, they could see their record shift and their standing change drastically within the East.
Thankfully, they haven’t showed signs of slowing down against tough opponents, giving fans confidence that they can get the job done.
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