Cavs Face Uphill Battle Against No 1 Seed

Cavaliers' Defense Key to Upsetting Celtics in Eastern Semifinals

Cavs Face Uphill Battle Against No. 1 Seed

High-Stakes Series Begins Tuesday on TNT

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to take on the top-seeded Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals, one thing is clear: their defense will need to be at its best if they want to have a chance at an upset.

The Celtics, who finished the regular season with a 64-18 record, boast a high-powered offense led by All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. They also have a strong defense, anchored by Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart.

The Cavaliers, on the other hand, have struggled defensively all season. They allowed the most points per game in the league during the regular season, and they have not shown much improvement in the playoffs.

If the Cavaliers want to pull off the upset, they will need to find a way to slow down the Celtics' offense. They will also need to make the most of their own scoring opportunities, as they will likely not have many chances to put up points against Boston's stingy defense.

Game 1 of the series will be played on Tuesday night at 7 pm on TNT. The Celtics will host Game 2 on Thursday at 7 pm on ESPN.