Washington at Cleveland

This will be the third straight time these teams have opened the playoffs in Cleveland. Washington has not done well at all here. The circumstances are much different this time around. Two years ago Cleveland came into this series off a season-ending 14-3 run and last year they entered off a 17-7 run. Two years ago Washington limped into the series with a season ending 9-10 run and a pathetic 2-8 to the close their '07 season. This year the roles are reversed and these teams are much closer. The Cavs come limping in at just 8-10 in their last 18, and Washington has closed at 13-7. The Cavs closed at just 1-6 ATS on their home court, and finished at just 15-26 ATS for the season. James simply does not have the supporting cast he has had in years past. As they got healthier, Washington closed at 12-6 ATS on the road. This one has the makings of a game coming down to the wire, so we will grab the points and back the Wizards here.