Charles Barkley thinks Cleveland wants the 2 seed so they don't have to face the Wizards in the second round, It kind of makes sense since the cavs have struggled against them. The Wizards are my sleeper team in the playoffs. I'm not worried about Cleveland not making the finals, it isn't easy beating Lebron in a 7 game series
I don't think they're trying to duck anyone. If they were that rattled by anyone in the East they'd chase the #1 seed a little harder. They're just putting a priority on having their key guys at or close to 100% for the postseason, simple as that. And I agree with you about the Cavs. I'm not betting against Lebron in the East until someone finally knocks his team out.