I still think the Celtics are the team best equipped in the East to beat the Cavs.
* Not convinced by Chicago. That backcourt with Rondo and Wade has too little shooting to play with two traditional big men. In a playoff series, teams have more to prepare their defenses for individual team's offenses and I expect Chicago in particular to struggle with this.
* Not convinced by the Pacers either. Myles Turner is still learning his trade and is still another year or two away from being the player Indy need him to be to threaten Cleveland.
* Toronto is a decent side. I am troubled by DeRozan vs LeBron though. LeBron can get at DeRozan and make him inefficient scoring wise. Limit DeRozan (one-on-one) and do not think Toronto have enough offense to trouble Cleveland's defense.
* Detroit are gaining ground but I do not think their young guns are quite ready yet. Marcus Morris, KCP, Toby Harris, Drummond, R.Jackson. Maybe next season.
I like the Celtics the best out of these teams because the Celtics have the most defensive talent, are well equipped to defend Cleveland's perimeter game and have the most even led team offense (multiple scoring options - lack of top scorers) of the bunch (if Isaiah stops playing hero-ball that is).
Of course, if Isaiah keeps playing hero-ball (as he has all season thus far), then Cleveland will really be able to dig in defensively on him and cause more problems for Boston's offense. Hurting Boston's chances significantly.