By Marc Lawrence, PlayookSports.com — It’s only Game Two of the opening round in the 2023 NBA Playoffs but if Cleveland falls again to New York it could be sayanora for the young Cavs.
Cleveland is 34-18 against Eastern Conference opponents and is the best team in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 106.9 points while holding opponents to 46.8% shooting.
They are also 10-2 SUATS in games off a loss after scoring 105 or fewer points this season