2015 and 2017 NBA Playoff Summaries

2015 Playoffs Summary

Led by LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the 2015 playoffs, sweeping the Detroit Pistons in the first round and the Atlanta Hawks in the second. The city of Cleveland ended its 52-year championship drought when the Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games in the NBA Finals.

James averaged 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game in the playoffs, earning him the NBA Finals MVP award.

2017 Playoffs Summary

The Cavaliers repeated as NBA champions in 2017, defeating the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, and Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference before facing the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals once again. This time, the Warriors prevailed in five games.

Despite the loss, James had another dominant playoff performance, averaging 32.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game.

Conclusion

LeBron James's dominance in the playoffs has been a major factor in the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent success. In both 2015 and 2017, James led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals, and while they were unable to win it all in 2017, their success is a testament to James's incredible talent and leadership.