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 ...
Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter, right, celebrates with teammate Darius Garland, left, after a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
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.
In a clash of Eastern Conference goliaths, the Cavs could have a welcome advantage when facing the Celtics on the road.
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.
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