Both the Cavaliers and Warriors swept their first two postseason opponents, dismantling the competition and cruising to 8–0 starts. In the first round, the Blazers got Javale'd and Indiana's defense was little more than a turnstile for LeBron James's furious attacks on the rim. Utah simply couldn't keep pace with the Golden State's barrage of scorers, and Toronto once again looked woefully unprepared to take on the King.