Iman Shumpert will likely replace J.R. Smith (suspension) in the starting lineup for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Bulls, ESPN.com reports.

Shumpert will likely replace J.R. Smith (suspension) in the starting lineup for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Bulls, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Even if Cleveland makes the odd decision to use a different replacement in the starting lineup, Shumpert is sure to have a larger role than he did for most of the first round. He played 32, 26 and 21 minutes in the first three games of Cleveland's sweep over Boston, but then logged 38 minutes in the fourth and final game, as J.R. Smith was ejected from the contest. It wouldn't be shocking to see Shumpert push 40 minutes for the short-handed Cavs in the first two games of the upcoming series.