“In their mostly forgettable 38-year history, the Cavs have never won a game in the Finals, and even last season, they were a pretty average team. As a result, fans have had trouble getting their arms around the idea that Cleveland suddenly could be an unstoppable juggernaut.

So picture me grabbing you by the shoulders and shaking you while I say, “Cleveland suddenly is an unstoppable juggernaut.”

The standings don’t make this completely clear, because Boston is still a game ahead of Cleveland and beat the Cavs by five on opening day. In fact, the Celtics are working on a pretty impressive season of their own that could see them match last season’s win total (66).

Based on that, you’d think the Playoff Odds would project Boston to repeat as champion. And if this were last season, they would.

But there’s a teeny little problem: Out of the blue, the Cavs are having a season for the ages. Cleveland’s plus-13.4 average victory margin this season, if it holds up, would be the best of all time in the league. And here’s a scary thought — it could get better. The Cavs still have 10 games left against the six bottom-feeders in the West.”

That statement couldn’t be more wrong. The Cavs have never been good at this. In fact it’s probly been their greatest weakness – Always playing up or down to their competition.

if you’re not sold on cleveland yet you’re nuts. They’ve shown in the PAST they are a great playoff team and can hang with the big boys, and Lebron is the best everything player in the league. Yet have they ever started like this? Have they ever had a second player on the team who could create his own offense? Have they ever been playing this well on defense? There’s always a reason to not give cleveland love, this year it’s the schedule. Like 19-3 isn’t good enough for some people. Like a 13+ point differential isn’t good enough yet. the Cavs would have to go 79-3 to impress some people. That’s ok. you’ll all find out soon enough just how good this team is. I can just only hope we play the Lakers in the finals so a) we can extend our winning streak against them to like 15, and b) no one can complain about inferior competition.

Oh and hey ill bet when the Cavs play the kings this year WITHOUT KEVIN MARTIN they dont lose by double digits. Phew… rough schedule.

did you see that dunk the other night? it wasn’t a clutch dunk but it was hilarious. it looked like lebronze was chillin in bed with his hand behind his head?

it’s getting stupid in cleveland. oh well who cares.

can’t wait till bron plays for the nets!!

Well I disagree with that. I think he’s playing well on the Cavs but he started cooling off a few weeks ago.

His PER the last 4 seasons, and then this season:

12.3
15.1
14.0
12.1

and this season: 14.4

So I wouldn’t say out of his mind.

The only guy you could say is playing “out of his mind” is Z. And as I explained, I don’t think it’s a fluke.

Cleveland is good. By every measure they are the best team in the league right now – Kevin Pelton pointed that out. They went on the road on the second night of a back to back tonight and beat Philly, without their backup PG. They are good.

I know you brought up the Lakers and Celtics schedule, but I think Cleveland’s has been a lot weaker.

The Cavs lost to Boston, New Orleans, and Detroit. The only quality win on their schedule is Denver.

I don’t think we’re going to know how good Cleveland is until February.

Mo Williams has definitely made a difference. But I think he’s made more of a strategic difference than anything else. Mike Brown has literally handed him the keys to the offense. From my understanding, it’s Williams — not Brown — who is calling the plays. That’s obviously a good thing.

On the court, I think Delonte West has had as much impact as Mo Williams. But that raises question marks too. West is playing out of his mind right now. Has he improved that much, or will his numbers even out?

I didn’t make an Eastern Conference pick before the season began. Cleveland only has one obstacle in the East. I think Atlanta could cause some problems, but they’ve been up and down this year. Detroit is done. It’s Boston and Cleveland, I’m going to really study every one of their matchups this season before I make my pick.