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Camryn Justice: I think the true measure of success for the Cavs is making it to the Eastern Conference Finals

John Fanta: Cavs have to breakthrough; I’d give them a 35% chance to beat Celtics in a 7-game series

John Fanta: Cavs have to breakthrough; I’d give them a 35-percent chance to beat the Celtics in a seven-game series

John Fanta: Cavs have to breakthrough; I’d give them a 35-percent chance to beat the Celtics in a seven-game series

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Chris Fedor: I don’t think the Cavs are as ready for the playoffs as they wanted to be; it’s clear that Jarrett Allen’s not 100%

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