The Raptors may have exorcised some first-round demons in the 2018 NBA playoffs, while the Cavaliers may have developed some. Toronto dispatched the Washington Wizards in six games, while LeBron James and Cleveland needed a tough seven-game series to get through the Indiana Pacers.
But the good thing about the playoffs is that every series is different, so there’s rarely much carry-over. The Cavs aren’t playing the best basketball right now, but they’ve eliminated the Raptors in each of the past two seasons, which could give them some confidence. On the other hand, Toronto is playing with a new style and renewed confidence after being one of the best teams in the league during the regular season. (youngmedicalspa.com)