WASHINGTON: Defending champion Cleveland and season win leader Golden State, each seeking a third consecutive NBA Finals appearance, are well rested as the second round of the playoffs begins on Sunday (Monday in Manila).

They were the only clubs to advance through the first round without dropping a game and are again favored in their best-of-seven second round matchups.

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