The Cavaliers were also a subject of one of SB Nation's national surveys. They were voted as the Eastern Conference team that was most likely to get a top-six seed out of the five options listed.

This result makes sense. Even though the Cavaliers have had a slow start due to injuries, they still are in a good position to finish the season at the top of the conference. The New York Knicks also haven't come out of the gates hot, the Orlando Magic are struggling, and even though the Milwaukee Bucks have had a good start, it's difficult to buy completely into their early success. By default, that leaves Cleveland as the safest choice.