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Breaking down the Boston Celtics – Cleveland Cavaliers Eastern Conference semifinals

Is there any reason for fans of the Celtics to worry that Boston might have a bigger challenge on their hands than initially expected?

The Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers two out of the three times that the Celtics faced them in the 2023-24 NBA regular season, and would have swept them had Cavs forward Dean Wade not had a career night.

But the regular season and the postseason are two entirely different beasts. Is there any reason for fans of the Celtics to worry that Boston might have a bigger challenge on their hands than initially expected? What are the two teams’ strengths and weaknesses? The hosts of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast, Josue Pavon and John Zannis, took a closer look on a recent live edition of the podcast.

Check it out for yourself below!

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Will the Boston Celtics need Kristaps Porzingis to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers?

The Cavs are looking at having to start the series without two of their own big men.

Will the Boston Celtics need injured star center Kristaps Porzingis to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals? The Cavs are looking at having to start the series without two of their own big men in forward Dean Wade and center Jarrett Allen due to a knee and rib injury respectively. Add in that Cleveland has never been a very good rebounding team this season and Porzingis not a major board crasher anyway, and that aspect of the series seems less important than one might think.

The loss of KP’s ability to attack mismatches on a smaller Cavs team will be felt. But those same players can be exploited up and down the roster by Boston, who is larger at almost every position for reserves and starters both.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what the hosts of the CLNS Media “Celtics Beat” podcast, Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti, had to say about the series with guest Sean Deveney of Heavy.

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The big Boston Celtics – Cleveland Cavaliers 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals preview

What do we need to know about both of these ball clubs ahead of Game 1’s tipoff?

After defeating the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers have the dubious honor to face off with the Boston Celtics in the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals. What do we need to know about both of these ball clubs ahead of Game 1’s tipoff?

The cohosts of the “Celts of the Knight Table” and “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcasts sat down to talk through their thoughts on this second round series in roundtable fashion, as always. There is also a Celtics trivia section to wrap things up after the Cavaliers series has been assessed.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say.

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Is a Boston Celtics series win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers inevitable?

Or does Boston still need to prove it can handle its business?

The Cleveland Cavaliers squeaked out a Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic in their first round series, and are now destined to face the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. What do we need to know about the Cavs ahead of the start of the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals?

Is a Celtics series win inevitable? What are each team’s strengths and weaknesses in this matchup? Does either team have an x factor to deploy in case of emergency? And just how soon can we expect to see injured Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis back on the court?

Tony Pesta of the “Fear the Sword” podcast recently joined the hosts of the CLNS Media “First to the Floor” podcast, Jake Issenberg, Ben Vallis, and Wayne Spooney, to discuss how Cavs fans feel about this matchup, and what the Celtics can expect from the Cavs. Check it out below!

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Dialing in on matchups in the Boston Celtics’ East semis series with the Cleveland Cavaliers

What do we need to know about the Celtics’ next opponent in the 2024 NBA Playoffs?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have earned the right to face the Boston Celtics in their 2024 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals series after beating the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their first round series this past Sunday (May 5) afternoon. What do we need to know about the Celtics’ next opponent in the 2024 NBA Playoffs?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast, Jack Simone and Sam LaFrance, took a closer look at the importance of the 3-point shot in the series, and Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland’s defense among many more important wrinkles.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what the had to say.

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Previewing the Boston Celtics – Cleveland Cavaliers 2024 NBA East semis

Now that we know which team the Celtics will face in their 2024 East semifinals series, what do we need to know about their opponent?

Now that we know which team the Boston Celtics will face in their 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals series, what do we need to know about their opponent? The Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to face the Celtics in the second round after dispatching the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their first round series on Sunday afternoon.

CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning teams up with Justin Rowan, host of the “Chase Down” podcast, to preview the Celtics vs. Cavs second round matchup. Don’t miss this special preview edition of the “Garden Report” podcast, where they dive deep into the strategies, key players, and dynamics of the upcoming series.

Check it out in the clip embedded below.

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Celtics Lab 256: Cleveland Cavaliers emerge to face Boston in the East semis – what you need to know

How dangerous are the Cavs, and how do they match up with Boston. What else do we need to know about this series?

The Boston Celtics finally know their opponent for the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals series. With the Cleveland Cavaliers emerging victorious in their first round series vs. the Orlando Magic, Boston’s next opponent is locked in. And with that knowledge, the Celtics and their fans can begin to get an idea of the potential contours of this series.

How dangerous are the Cavs for the Celtics? What are their weaknesses and strengths? How do they match up with Boston, and what else do we need to know about this series? The hosts of the CLNS Media “Celtics Lab” podcast walked us through the looming second round series with Cleveland on their most recent episode.

They also get us up to speed on the status of Kristaps Porzingis’ soleus injury and take stock of the other postseason series unfolding around the league. So buckle up as we prepare for what we hope will be a fairly smooth run to the East finals for the Celtics, barring a miracle from the Cavs.


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If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Cavaliers eliminating Magic in Game 7: ‘Donovan Mitchell dragging the Cavs to victory like LeBron’

The Cavaliers advanced to the second round after a 106-94 win in Game 7 vs. the Magic. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 39 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while Caris LeVert added 15 points and five rebounds off the bench. Paolo Banchero …

The Cavaliers advanced to the second round after a 106-94 win in Game 7 vs. the Magic.

Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 39 points, nine rebounds and five assists, while Caris LeVert added 15 points and five rebounds off the bench. Paolo Banchero was again the star in Orlando with 38 points and 16 rebounds.

Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to the Cavs victory.

Is it better that the Boston Celtics have five days off while they wait to see who their 2024 NBA East semis opponent is?

Could this long break for Boston hurt the Celtics by bringing some rustiness to the team?

Is it better that the Boston Celtics have five days off while they wait to see who their 2024 NBA East semis opponent is? The Celtics are looking at an extra-long pause in their postseason action as they wait for the winner of the Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic Eastern Conference first round series.

The winner of that matchup will face the Celtics in the next round, with Game 7 for those teams coming on this next Sunday (May 5) afternoon. Could this long break for Boston hurt the Celtics by bringing some rustiness to the team? Or might it be a blessing for injured big man Kristaps Porzingis to heal up?

Co-hosts of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast, Bobby Manning and Josue Pavon, 

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Cleveland Cavaliers or Orlando Magic: Is there a better matchup for the Boston Celtics?

The Celtics now find themselves in the enviable spot of getting some rest and practices in while waiting to see who their next opponent will be.

The Boston Celtics have had long, drawn-out postseason series with the Miami Heat in recent seasons, usually going for at least 6 if not 7 games. But after beating the Heat in just 5 games in the 2024 Eastern Conference first round, the Celtics now find themselves in the enviable spot of getting some rest and practices in while waiting to see who their next opponent will be.

Their opponent for the NBA’s 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals matchup will come from the winner of the Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic first round series that just went to seven games on this past Friday (May 3). Is there a better matchup between the two for Boston?

The hosts of the CLNS Media “Still Poddable” podcast, Brian Robb, Sam Packard, and Jay King, hashed who they think Boston ought to want. Check it out below!

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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