When it comes to the playoffs, while we are on the topic, Boston is clearly the team with the greater knowledge bank of experience. But the Cavs have made it out of the first round to face Boston in the East semis as recently as last season,

The Cavaliers have taken on the Celtics – their biggest opposition in the East – twice this season. The Celtics won 120-117 in Boston on Nov. 19, the Cavaliers evened the season series with a 115-111 win in Cleveland on Dec. 1. There are two more regular season contests between the two teams, on Feb. 4 in Cleveland and Feb. 28 in Boston.

Mazzulla says the pressure on the Celtics is coming from comparisons to Cavs and Thunder: "Oh, you're not as good because you're not them."