Stephen A. Smith says his dream NBA Finals matchup this season would be the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Cavs have one NBA championship in their history, and that was of course with James leading the way in 2016 to come from 3-1 down to beat the 73-win Warriors in one of the greatest Finals in the NBA's history. To beat James to win a second would be an absolute roller coaster of emotions for the people of Cleveland.

Stephen A. Smith is hoping for an NBA Finals matchup for the ages: LeBron James and the Lakers vs. his former team, the Cavs.

Winnable games against depleted opponents like the Magic were a catalyst for their pursuit. With a relatively easy schedule, Cleveland had a clear path. Instead, Orlando stunned the Cavaliers with a 13-point halftime comeback to end their 16-game winning streak Sunday and likely put an end to any hope they might have had for 70 wins.

The Cavaliers' 16-game win streak is over after the Magic's defense turned a 13-point deficit into a stunning 108-103 upset.

The Cavs and Thunder continue to sit at the top of the NBA power rankings, which is why they could realistically meet in the NBA Finals.