Cleveland Cavaliers
There is a lot to like about the Cleveland Cavaliers and their chances to win the 2023 NBA Championship. They have one legit superstar (Donovan Mitchell) and two strong supporting stars (Evan Mobley and Darius Garland). They’re also just one of three teams that have a top-10 offense, defense, and net rating.
Two parts of my formula suggest that the Cavs should be considered a legit contender to win the championship this season. And that will be interesting to see heading into the playoffs because the Cavs have been faltering a bit as of late. However, you can’t argue with this team’s talent. When they’re healthy, they can play with any team in the league. They’ve proven that time and time again so far this season.
The big question for the Cavs is whether or not they can play with the elite teams in the league when it comes to the playoffs. How will Mitchell perform when all the pressure is on him and he’s asked to do what many expect him to do? How will the rest of this young team look in what will be their first taste of the playoffs?
The Cavs are an interesting team to watch heading into the postseason. Perhaps you may not view the Cavs as a legit contender but the formula really likes this team.