The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod
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Justin and Carter react to a disappointing defensive effort from the Cavs leading to a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. They break down the approach from the team on the evening, as well as some of the ramifications in terms of seeding. While also touching on the return of Max Strus and the challenge ahead of the team over the final nine games. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavs bounced back from their tough road trip by taking care of business against the Charlotte Hornets. Justin and Carter go over what needs to change for the Cavs with only ten games left in the regular season, the return of Evan Mobley and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter recap the Cavs loss to the Miami Heat before diving into some listener questions. Going over how the Cavs have performed in the clutch, growth through the injuries and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs 2-1 road trip and the recent trend of beating winning teams while struggling against those with losing records. They also discuss the addition of Marcus Morris, the absence of Donovan Mitchell and the importance of this week in determining the standings. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter react to the return of Donovan Mitchell in the Cavs statement win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Breaking down the recent play of Darius Garland, as well as Georges Niang and Sam Merrill returning to form from deep. Plus thoughts on the impact Jarrett Allen and Isaac Okoro have had on the defense this season. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen PridGeon-Garner of PHNX Suns and Bright Side of the Sun joins Justin and Carter to recap the Cavs weekend and preview the matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Diving into what has stood out about the recent play of both teams, dealing with a weird sample in the regular season, as well as the team building that put both teams in this position. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mack Perry of the It's Cavalier podcast joins Justin to discuss the Cavs historic comeback over the Boston Celtics, their near comeback over the Atlanta Hawks as well as the news that Evan Mobley will miss time. They dive into what the comebacks mean, and what opportunities may come up as a result of more time shorthanded. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Claudio from Knicks Film School joins Justin and Carter to discuss the Cavs loss to the New York Knicks. They dive into what went wrong in the matchup and the process teams go through as they try to get over the hump against a rival. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following the Cavs thrilling win over the Mavericks and disappointing loss to the Bulls, Justin and Carter dive into what lessons we can learn. Taking a look at how the Cavs have performed against the best offensive rebounding teams this season, as well as their three point rate with the core back in the lineup. As well as thoughts on Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro and more. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavs split their two game road trip after a spirited comeback effort by the Washington Wizards. Justin and Carter dive into how the team has looked since the break, and what concerns they have over some of the struggles. As well as their thoughts on the difficult rotation decisions the team has to make on a nightly basis. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs loss to the Orlando Magic. Breaking down how the size of Orlando presents interesting challenges, and the Cavs struggles to put together a consistent 48 minutes as they shake off the rust from the break. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the All Star break in the rearview, the focus shifts to closing out the regular season and making the most of the remaining two months. Justin and Carter go long answering listener questions to help kick off the closing stretch of the season and identify some of the key things they are keeping an eye on. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavaliers head into the All-Star break with a win after holding off the Bulls in a 108-105 victory. Carter is joined by Jeff Nomina to react to the win and discuss vibes heading into the break before Sam Merill joins to the show for a brief chat to discuss his insane season. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavs winning streak ends at nine with a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Justin and Carter dive into how the Cavs approach early in the game came back to bite them late. As well as some thoughts on Evan Mobley's jumper, Darius Garland's playmaking and more! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavs put together yet another dominant win, showing why the team had the confidence to stand pat at the trade deadline. Justin and Carter react to the deadline around the league before looking at the Cavs recent wins and what they see from this group moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have overtaken the Milwaukee Bucks for second in the Eastern Conference following a statement win over the Sacramento Kings. Justin and Carter react to the win and take a step back to look at how the Cavs have managed to put together this winning streak and the sustainability of this run. As well as the impact Donovan Mitchell and J.B. Bickerstaff have had on making this such a special year. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavs were able to step up defensively and extend their winning streak in Memphis. Justin and Carter discuss the growing pains of reintegrating major pieces, trying to maintain effort in should-win matchups and the lineup experimenting they expect to see over the coming weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Evan Mobley returns for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they get a quality home win over the Los Angeles Clippers! Justin and Carter react to the win and share in some joy over the way the team has navigated adversity and seem poised for a strong finish to the second half of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavaliers win streak is over, but the vibes are still good! Carter is joined by Bally Sports Sideline Reporter Serena Winters to discuss what she has seen behind the scenes, discuss what takeaways there are coming out of the run and more! Then, Carter opens up the mailbag to answer listener questions! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavaliers are now 13-3 since Darius Garland and Evan Mobley's injuries were announced, and have won eight consecutive games. 92.3 The Fan's Mac Robinson subs in for a still-vacationing Justin Rowan to bask in the good vibes and dive into yet another Cavaliers win. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavaliers won their sixth consecutive game with a 40-point drubbing of the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks. With Justin on vacation, Carter is joined by Ti Windisch of the Gyro Step to discuss the game, look at a competitive Eastern Conference and preview the following two games against Milwaukee next week! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs extending their winning streak to five games with a 109-91 win over the Chicago Bulls. They discuss the Cavs three point volume, player responsibilities when shorthanded and what the rotation could look like once healthy. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs win over the Brooklyn Nets, the passion for the NBA game among the international community, Donovan Mitchell rising to the occasion and more! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavaliers are heading to Paris riding a three game winning streak! Justin and Carter discuss their recent wins, the retirement of Ricky Rubio, the strong play of Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen and more! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cleveland Charge Mike Gerrity joins Justin and Carter to discuss all things G League. They discuss what it's been like working with Emoni Bates, the success of Sam Merrill and Craig Porter Jr and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cavs made the Wizards disappear on Wednesday night. After a brief recap of the game, Justin and Carter dive into some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs losses against the Milwaukee Bucks and the new look Toronto Raptors. They break down the Cavs shooting woes, the return of Donovan Mitchell as well as some basketball philosophy surrounding late game decision making and shot luck. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs thrilling win over the Dallas Mavericks, as well as their road win over the Chicago Bulls. Discussing the dominant play of Jarrett Allen, as well as strong performances from Craig Porter Jr, Isaac Okoro and many others. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter react to the Cavs finding a way to split their home back to back without the services of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. They discuss the strong play of Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, Max Strus and what lessons the team can learn from their depth stepping up. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Carter react to the injury news for Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, before diving into the Cavs wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets. They discuss what this opportunity can mean for guys down the lineup, and contextualize the challenge that is in front of the team over the next few weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
