Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics First Round Series Preview and Matchup Breakdown

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Center: Timofey Mozgov vs. Tyler Zeller

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Since Mozgov has arrived, the Cavs have lost just once at Quicken Loans Arena, and that was with the starters resting. He gives the Cavaliers a true presence in the paint, and has developed strong chemistry with Irving when it comes to the alley-oop, averaging 10.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and just over one block per game.

Zeller was with the Cavaliers until an offseason deal to Boston, and has shown improvement in a more prominent role. Averaging 10.2 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, Zeller is still working on his consistency.

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Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.