Home Court Advantage

The Cleveland Cavaliers buckled under the pressure, they couldn't beat the Boston Celtics. The Lakers proved they can beat the Celtics both at home and away. The Cavs fail to prove they can beat the Celtics on their own turf which will be very crucial when playoffs time come. The defense that the Celtics have become known for that won them the championship last year showed the Cavs what they will have to contend with if and when they meet in the conference finals. The Cavs failed to capitalized on the absent of Kevin Garnett who is said to be out at least another week due to injury. The Orlando Magic on the other hand did not waste anytime with Garnett and Rajon Rondo out they took advantage of the situation and use it to their benefit. Now they are 3 games from gaining home court advantage in the East. Boston and Cleveland are tied for first and the tie breaker no doubt will be on April 12 when they go head to head again. With the regular series tie 1-1 and non prove they can take each other on their own turf, home court will be the deciding factor if either teams where to make it to the Finals. That was the case last year and looks to be the case this year again. But they both need to watch out cause the Magic aren't going anywhere. As for out West the Lakers have the home court thing lock.