Philadelphia 76ers to face Cleveland Cavaliers in Eastern Conference Semifinals

76ers advance after defeating Heat in five games; Cavaliers sweep Raptors

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers is set for Tuesday, May 9 in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia 76ers advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals after defeating the Miami Heat in five games. The 76ers won the first two games of the series at home before dropping Game 3 in Miami. They then won Game 4 in Miami and closed out the series with a victory in Game 5 at home.

The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals after sweeping the Toronto Raptors in four games. The Cavaliers won the first two games of the series at home before winning Game 3 in Toronto. They then closed out the series with a victory in Game 4 at home.

The 76ers and Cavaliers have met in the playoffs twice before, with the Cavaliers winning both series. The first meeting came in the 2016 Eastern Conference Semifinals, which the Cavaliers won in six games. The second meeting came in the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals, which the Cavaliers won in four games.

The 76ers are led by Joel Embiid, James Harden, and Tyrese Maxey. Embiid is a three-time All-Star and one of the best players in the NBA. Harden is a 10-time All-Star and one of the best shooters in the NBA. Maxey is a rising star who has emerged as a key player for the 76ers this season.

The Cavaliers are led by Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. Garland is a two-time All-Star and one of the best young players in the NBA. Mobley is a Rookie of the Year candidate and one of the most promising young players in the NBA. Allen is a two-time All-Defensive Team selection and one of the best defensive players in the NBA.

The 76ers and Cavaliers are two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The series is expected to be a close one, and it could go either way.