So 15-5 didn't happen, but the Celtics will be the number two seed in the Eastern Conference despite today's thirty one point defeat. Although discouraging, this loss means close to nothing because the Celtics were not at full health and needed this game in no way to effect playoff seeding. On the other hand, this game held great meaning for the Cavilers who still need to ensure the best record in the league and prove to the Celtics they are the team to beat this year. To earn home court advantage all the way through to the NBA finals the Cavs must have the best record in the entire league; as they are still reaching for that goal with the Lakers nearby. The Cavilers have two games remaining with a one game lead over the Lakers and the chances of them holding the lead are unquestionably high. Cleveland will have the NBA's number one seed, home court advantage throughout the playoffs, tie the 1985 Celtics Record of 40 wins and one loss at home, and they will win the NBA Championship?
The 1985-1986 Boston Celtics were 40-1 at home on their way to an NBA Championship led by third time MVP Larry Bird. The 2009 Cavaliers were 38-1 at home coming into this game; and it would have been nice to see the Celtics at least attempt to protect their ancestral Big Three's sole possession of an NBA record. The Cavs may match the 40-1 home record and Lebron as the MVP, but unless they cap it off with their first ever NBA Championship the two seasons will never truly compare. Lebron and the rest of his team should ease up on the celebrations when they haven't even won a playoff series. The seated dance session and the flexing by Lebron during tonight's win is all fun and games, but they've won nothing yet. Defeat a fully healthy Celtics team in the Eastern Conference Finals and then we'll talk.
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