Cavaliers vs. Celtics: Series schedule, TV coverage

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Boston Celtics in a first-round matchup in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The series tips off when the Cavaliers host the Celtics on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.

The Cavaliers won 53 games to earn the No. 2 seed, while the Celtics grabbed the No. 7 seed with 40 wins. The two teams split the season series, but the Cavaliers rested players in the final two games that the Celtics won.

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In his first season back in Cleveland, LeBron James averaged 25.3 points, 7.4 assists and 6.0 rebounds. Kyrie Irving reached the 55-point mark twice this season en route to averaging 21.7 points and 5.2 assists. While battling a back injury, Kevin Love averaged 16.4 points and 9.7 rebounds.

The Celtics had 22 players on their roster this season and dealt away stars Rajon Rondo and Jeff Green. Following a midseason trade from the Phoenix Suns, Isaiah Thomas averaged 19.0 points and 5.4 assists in 21 games for the Celtics.

After James returned from a two-week absence in January, the Cavaliers won 34 of their final 43 games. The Celtics are on a similar hot streak, having won 24 of their last 34 to end the season.