5 Reasons why the Cleveland Cavaliers will stomp the Boston Celtics in the East Conf. Finals

#2 Role players have been clicking at the right time

Korver has been his reliable self in the playoffs this year

The Cavaliers might well have been eliminated in the first round itself against the Pacers if it weren't for the resurgence their role players showed. While their defensive effort and performance in the series was always up to the mark barring Game 6, their offensive production was of little consequence to the series.

That has changed in their last 5 playoff games, however. Tristan Thompson looks quite like his old self, hustling for offensive rebounds and giving the Cavaliers a legitimate rim protector during the Raptors series.

In fact, through all 4 games of the Raptors series, Jeff Green, Kyle Korver, JR Smith and George Hill all averaged double digits in scoring. All 4 of them had field goal percentages north of 50%, and their hot shooting from 3-point territory resulted in blowout wins in Games 2 and 4.

The Celtics will have their hands full guarding even the Cavs' role players.