In the immediate aftermath of Monday night’s series-clinching victory over the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James spoke enthusiastically about the prospect of getting two days off before preparing for the next series. However, James said after Friday’s practice that his ability to relax during such down time is often compromised by family obligations and his devotion to basketball.
James has been in the NBA for 15 seasons and could potentially reach the NBA Finals for the eighth consecutive year if the Cavaliers are able to get past the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. That time commitment has offered little time during the season to enjoy a respite, though he indicated that this brief break was welcome and provided some rest.
The Cavaliers are hoping that being able to recharge will benefit them as they begin the conference finals on Sunday afternoon at TD Garden in Boston. They’re also hoping that the same result occurs as last season, when the Celtics also had home-court advantage but lost to the Cavaliers in five games. Tipoff for Sunday’s clash will be shortly after 3:30 p.m.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to sign James Harden to a two-year deal this offseason,…
Former Cleveland Cavaliers and current Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff recently reacted to Cavs…
The Cleveland Cavaliers made an audacious, win-now move prior to the trade deadline. They said…
The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to make it past the second round of the playoffs…
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell opened up on his relationship with Darius Garland after the…
All-Star guards Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are expected to recruit LeBron James to the…