So, on Feb. 6, they acquired talented wing DeAndre Hunter from the Hawks, bolstering their chances in a potential playoff series against the Celtics ... and against Boston he will most often ...
The Cavs delivered their biggest statement win of the season, rallying from 22 points down to stun the Celtics, 123-116.
They finished second place in the Eastern Conference standings behind the Celtics, but it was a distant second. Boston won 14 more ... for 6-foot-8 wing DeAndre Hunter who has averaged 14.8 ...
The Cavaliers are determined to win it all and to get there they have to go through the defending champions: the Celtics.
Heading into their final regular season matchup with the Celtics, the Cavs are looking to validate their championship swagger.
The two best teams in the Eastern Conference will clash on Friday night when the Boston Celtics take on the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. ET. on ESPN. This will be the fourth meeting of the season between these powerhouses, with the Celtics looking to win the regular season series with a third victory over the Cavs.