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After watching the start of the season for both the Celtics and the Cavaliers, I simply cannot wait to see these teams meet in the playoffs this spring.  I think these two teams are definitely the two best in the NBA, in spite of any case Lakers apologists might make.

The Celtics just won’t lose anymore.  They look more intensely focused than ever.  Contentment with a single title is not a quality of this teams.  And the Celtics are much more than the Big Three than at this time last year, thanks to the full blossoming of Rajon Rondo and solid contributions by guys like Eddie House and Leon Powe.  Yes, they had a close call at Atlanta last night, but considering that it is December and the game was played in an arena in which the Celtics couldn’t win a game for their lives in the playoffs, it was an awesome performance.  You would be smart to not bet against the Celtics repeating this year.

But as good as the Celtics have looked, the Cavs have looked equal to the challenge.  The Cavs have been absolutely destroying everyone.  And I don’t think there is any doubt who the best player in the NBA is now, again in spite of any case Kobe fans might make.  Think about it.  Questions about his defensive intensity have dogged LeBron throughout his career, and it seems as though this is the year he finally got pissed off enough to do something about.  He has been totally dominant on defense this year.  His free throw percentage is up around 80%.  His excellent all around play is the same as usual.  And because the Cavs have wrapped up most games so early, his minutes are down to 35 per night.  So, he’ll be even more fresh when the playoffs come around.  Would anyone dare bet against a defensively focused, fresh LeBron come spring?  I think not.

Which is why this all sets up to be a fantastic matchup come spring.

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