We’re just two games away from the midpoint of the NBA season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to have the best record in the Association.
They might get to 40 wins before they get 10 losses.
That’s why NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is confident in their ability to make the NBA Finals.
Talking on Inside the NBA, the legendary big man – and former Cavs star – guaranteed that the Cavs would meet with the Oklahoma City Thunder on the biggest stage of the season (via NBA on TNT).
Thunder vs Cavs in The Finals? 🔮
"That's what I know will happen for a fact" – @SHAQ pic.twitter.com/IMTF1emDdW
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 15, 2025
It’s been almost a decade since the Cavs last made it to the NBA Finals, and not even the most optimistic fan thought they would be in a position to talk about championships this season.
The Cavs don’t have the most prominent roster in the league by any means, but they do have one of the deepest.
While they don’t have a clear-cut superstar, their core four has been nothing short of spectacular, feeding off one another and playing hard on both ends of the floor.
Of course, we still have a lot of basketball left this season.
While their edge over other teams in the standings is wide, it is not definitive at this point in the campaign.
Kenny Atkinson’s team cannot afford to rest on their laurels and go through the motions for the second half of the season.
They’ve already proven that they can beat almost every team in the league.
Now, they will have an even tougher challenge, as they will go from being the hunters to the hunted.
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