{"id":689631,"date":"2026-03-31T10:03:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/689631\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:03:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:03:29","slug":"cavaliers-reacts-survey-how-far-can-the-cavs-go-in-the-playoffs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/689631\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavaliers Reacts Survey: How far can the Cavs go in the Playoffs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavaliers fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsurvey.co.uk\/s\/8SCRL8\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up here<\/a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The finish line is in sight. Only seven games are remaining for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. As we enter the home stretch, let\u2019s use this opportunity to poll the fan base on how confident they are in the season being extended.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">We have one question for this week. Where will the Cavs season end? First round, second round, conference finals, runner-ups, or NBA champs?<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Obviously, there are many factors at play. Health is maybe the biggest determining factor. But seeding and opponent will influence how far this team can go, as well. For example, you probably feel better about playing the Detroit Pistons than you do the Boston Celtics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">As of typing, Cleveland is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference. It feels fairly safe to assume they\u2019ll finish the season there, though it\u2019s still possible they could move up or down. Homecourt advantage would be a nice thing to secure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">I\u2019d consider the Cavs somewhat of a wild-card contender. Could they make it to the NBA Finals and potentially even win, depending on the matchup? I believe so. But if you told me the Cavs flamed out and were upset in the first or second round, I hate to say I wouldn\u2019t be overly surprised.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">I lean more towards a deep playoff run. This team is too talented to fall short again. If healthy, the Cavs are the second-best team in the East, by my estimation. Cleveland has the fourth-best odds of winning the title according to <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsbook.fanduel.com\/navigation\/nba?tab=nba-finals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FanDuel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">But we want to hear your opinion. How far does this team go?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. 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