Pistons vs. Cavaliers 1st-Round Series Preview and Prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, are set to play the No. 8 seed Detroit Pistons in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

What's the crucial matchup? Who is the X-factor? Who will ultimately move on to the second round?

Watch Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NBA Analyst Ric Bucher break down the Cavs-Pistons series in the video above.