The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors have each started 8-0 this postseason. However, the Warriors are an overwhelming favorite to win the NBA title according to oddsmakers and metrics. Should the Cavaliers be getting more respect?
Playoff domination since LeBron returned
The Cavaliers have won their last 11 postseason games, two shy of tying the NBA record.
In the three postseasons since LeBron James returned to Cleveland, the Cavaliers own the best playoff record and have won nine of their 10 series – including six straight. The only series they lost was the 2015 NBA Finals against Golden State – a series in which Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love combined to play one game.