Rivalry games for the NBA, and for sports in general, are one of the most fascinating things that professional sports has to offer a fan. For instance, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have a rivalry, especially considering the Magic Johnson and Larry Bird rivalry in the 1980s. Yes, the Lakers and Celtics do not have those players anymore, but the rivalry is still there.
Every NBA team has at least one rival, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are no different. Playing against an opponent that the fans dislike makes the game that much more entertaining. That’s just the beauty of sports, it is so fun to watch a rivalry game, no matter what sport it is.