The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 41-16 record and have controlled the Eastern Conference for basically the entire season. But there are still several weeks before the playoffs and the Toronto Raptors are hot on their heels after recently beating the Cavaliers. Here are five games the Cavaliers must win if they want to have an easier ride during the playoffs.
5. March 23: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee-Bucks
Getty ImagesThe game against the Bucks is not only a division game, but it is also the first game of a back-to-back. The Cavaliers need to win this game since health and rest are even more important as the season wanes.
4. March 31: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets
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Now that the Raptors are pretty close to the Cavaliers in the standings, the Cavaliers can’t afford to take nights off. The team has to win every easy game and the game against the Brooklyn Nets should be an easy game to win.
3. March 13: Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Clippers
Getty ImagesThe Cavaliers might be better than the Los Angeles Clippers, but the Cavaliers have more to prove. The Cavaliers need to win every game that happens on national television, and this game is no different.
2. March 4: Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards
Getty ImagesThe game against the Washington Wizards is the first game of a back-to-back. With the intensity the next game is sure to bring, the Cavaliers need to take care of business, especially since the Wizards have been a disappointing team this season.
1. March 5: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
Getty ImagesThe Boston Celtics have beaten the Cavaliers this season. All the games the Celtics play against the Cavaliers are intense, especially after last season’s playoff contest. The Cavaliers need to send a message to the Celtics and send it quickly.
