‘Definitely going to win’: Cleveland Cavaliers fans optimistic as team gears up for play-in game

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Town of Cleveland got here to life Friday because the Cavaliers play-in sport collided with Guardians House Opener.

“Clearly, the playoff environment is at all times enjoyable,” stated Cavs fan Sarah Nelson. “Hopefully, the Cavs can pull one out and lengthen the season a little bit bit longer.”

The Cavs must beat the Atlanta Hawks to get within the play-offs, a crew that’s crushed the Cavs the final three conferences. In the event that they lose, the season ends.

“I hope so,” stated Jessica Olvera, strolling alongside Nelson. “We’re all hoping for it.”

Cavs All-Star middle Jarrett Allen is a game-time determination, questionable for the Cavs largest sport of the 12 months after lacking greater than a month.

“I don’t suppose it’s a ‘can.’ I believe it’s ‘undoubtedly going to win.’ I don’t suppose they will let the followers down at dwelling,” stated Cavs fan David Romano of the their probabilities. “So win or go dwelling! One-and-done, so the Cavs get it finished tonight.”

A tailgate arrange exterior Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, initially for the Guardians dwelling opener however not for each huge video games.

“It’s going to be electrical down right here,” stated Romano. “You bought the Cavs in a play-off environment sport. The Guardians dwelling opener. Cleveland’s going to be leaping all day “

“I hope it’s going to be loopy,” echoed Olvera. “I hope we’ve numerous enjoyable.”

Romano expects greater than enjoyable — he expects a victory.

“Will probably be an enormous ‘W’ for the Cavs tonight to get us again within the playoffs, with out a sure somebody who’s now not right here,” he stated.

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