Best Cavaliers Highlights Podcasts (2025)

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Stay or Go: Time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to Shake Up the Supporting Cast? Part 2 with Spencer Davies 37:37

1d ago37:37

37:37

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) and Spencer Davies (Cleveland Cavaliers on SI, Cavaliers Courtside podcast) provide a comprehensive evaluation of the Cleveland Cavaliers roster. They discuss Sam Merrill's potential to remain with the team, highlighting his defensive improvement…

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Can the Knicks Force a Game 7? Plus: the Thunder Are Finals-Bound, and the Missing Playoff Intensity. 1:14:05

1d ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks shutting down Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers to survive for at least one more game. Jacoby shares his experience from inside MSG, the Knicks' stingy defense, as well as the hot-and-cold playoff performances from Tyrese Haliburton. Have the Knicks figured out how to contain the Pacers? Next, the guys congratula…

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Discussing Who Should Stay or Go From the Cleveland Cavaliers Roster With Spencer Davies: Part 1 33:36

2d ago33:36

33:36

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) and Spencer Davies (Cleveland Cavaliers on SI) explore potential roster changes for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They evaluate the team's core players, including Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen, discussing their perfo…

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Highlight: Jahm Najafi - MSP Sports Capital, McLaren Racing, X Games 2:27

3d ago2:27

2:27

Jahm Najafi – Chairman and Partner at MSP Sports Capital and Head of the Najafi Companies – shares his excitement for the new X Games League that will be to action sports what Formula 1 is to motorsports. Najafi is an investor in X Games as well as McLaren Racing and other sports properties. Listen to the full episode here: https://nvgt.com/podcast…

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The Five Biggest Reasons Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Failed This Postseason with Greg Swartz 39:47

3d ago39:47

39:47

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) and Greg Swartz (Bleacher Report) analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. They discuss the impact of injuries to key players like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, the disparity in three-point shooting, and the differen…

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Revisiting the Trade for De'Andre Hunter and One of Kenny Atkinson's Key Talking Points 26:07

4d ago26:07

26:07

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' trade for DeAndre Hunter, questioning whether it truly enhanced the team's performance. The discussion covers the trade's impact on matchups, luxury tax implications, and how injuries to key players like Darius G…

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Ant and Randle Fail to Deliver, Plus Chet’s Growth, and a Knicks Confidence Check 1:11:54

4d ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Verno and Jacoby go through the Wolves nearly tying their series against the Thunder in Game 4. They discuss the need for Anthony Edwards to exert himself into the game, the Thunder’s resilience, the Wolves’ bench production, Chet Holmgren’s performance, and more. Next, the guys discuss the Knicks-Pacers series, and Jacoby shares his confidence lev…

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What Honors for Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley Mean, Plus Should the Indiana Pacers' Success Change How We View the Cavs? 27:33

5d ago27:33

27:33

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) discusses the recent All-NBA honors awarded to Cleveland Cavaliers stars Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. He highlights Mitchell's First Team All-NBA selection and fifth-place finish in MVP voting, alongside Mobley's Second Team All-NBA recognit…

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Discussing Donovan Mitchell's Playoffs and the De'Andre Hunter Trade: Mailbag 31:41

8d ago31:41

31:41

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) provides an in-depth analysis of the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent playoff series loss to the Indiana Pacers. He examines the impact of the Caris LeVert and Georges Niang trade, questioning its effectiveness given the team's struggles against India…

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Have the Thunder Broken the Wolves? Plus: A Must-Win Game 2, and Enjoying the Haliburton Experience. 1:14:29

8d ago1:14:29

1:14:29

The Thunder continue their dominance to take a 2-0 series lead over the Timberwolves, as Verno and Jacoby recap Game 2 and debate what it’ll take for the Wolves to try to make this a series. They discuss how the Thunder’s Big Three of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren performed, Julius Randle’s disappearance, Mike Conley’s …

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The Cleveland Cavaliers Will Go As Evan Mobley Goes in the Future 30:06

9d ago30:06

30:06

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) explores the Cleveland Cavaliers' potential for internal growth next season. He discusses expectations for Evan Mobley's offensive development, emphasizing his need to become a key scoring option alongside Donovan Mitchell. Cunningham also examin…

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119. Vince Kozar - Phoenix Mercury 38:12

10d ago38:12

38:12

Vince Kozar - President of the Phoenix Mercury - joins us to discuss the evolving landscape of the WNBA, his career journey with the franchise, and what’s next for the team following Diana Taurasi’s retirement. From front office shifts to player acquisitions, Vince shares insights into how the Mercury are navigating a transformative era. Timestamps…

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Should the Cleveland Cavaliers Try to Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo? 28:59

10d ago28:59

28:59

On this episode of Locked On Cavs,Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) explores potential trades and roster strategies for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He examines the possibility of trading Evan Mobley for Giannis Antetokounmpo, considering the financial and strategic implications. Cunningham also addresses fan inquirie…

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NBA Squad Show: Conference Finals are set to COLLIDE as New NBA Era changes championship landscape 31:47

11d ago31:47

31:47

NBA Squad Show: Conference Finals are set to COLLIDE as New NBA Era changes championship landscape Can the Oklahoma City Thunder overcome the Minnesota Timberwolves' depth in the Western Conference Finals? As the NBA playoffs heat up, the Thunder's defensive prowess faces a stern test against the Timberwolves, who have been a force in the West all …

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Thunder-Wolves Preview, Conference Finals X Factors, and Will Haliburton Become the New Knicks Villain? 1:11:25

11d ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Verno and Jacoby return to break down the Nuggets' Game 7 loss and preview the start of the Western Conference finals between the Timberwolves and Thunder. They discuss how the Thunder can continue their championship run, debate whether people are still not giving enough credit to the Wolves for making back-to-back conference finals, and talk about…

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Biggest Takeaways from Koby Altman's Post-Season Press Conference 30:41

11d ago30:41

30:41

On this episode of Locked On Cavs,Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) examines comments from Cavs President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman, highlighting the critical offseason for Evan Mobley and the team's expectations for his development. The discussion covers the pivotal Game 2 loss to the Indiana Pacers, e…

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The Biggest Questions That Will Shape The Offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers 29:16

12d ago29:16

29:16

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent playoff exit and the upcoming offseason. He outlines key questions for Cavs President Koby Altman's media availability, focusing on the viability of the team's "core four" players and the financial implica…

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Can the Cleveland Cavaliers be Taught Toughness? 29:04

15d ago29:04

29:04

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) critically examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent playoff shortcomings and the potential off-season changes needed to enhance their performance. The discussion begins with an analysis of the team's disappointing playoff run, questioning the cur…

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Nuggets Force Game 7, Celtics-Knicks Preview, and T-Wolves Advance to the WCF 1:06:44

15d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Verno and Jacoby react to the Nuggets taking Game 6 over the Thunder to force Game 7, preview the Celtics-Knicks Game 6, and discuss contract-year Julius Randle leading the T-Wolves past the Warriors and into the Western Conference finals. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (1:11) Nugge…

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Cleveland Cavaliers Must Own This Postseason Failure To Move Past It 31:09

16d ago31:09

31:09

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) critically examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing exit from the 2025 NBA playoffs. He describes the team's performance as a "catastrophic failure" and discusses the potential need for changes in the roster and mentality, questioning the …

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Highlight: Jim Cochrane & Jon Heidtke – Texas Rangers 3:35

17d ago3:35

3:35

Jim Cochrane – Chief Business Officer at the Texas Rangers – and Jon Heidtke – Founder and Principal at Heidtke Sports Entertainment were featured on the very first episode of our Navigating Sports Media Series. In this highlight, Jon breaks down the unique distribution model that they created which combines regional distribution, OTA broadcast, an…

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The Cleveland Cavaliers Playoff Failure Against the Indiana Pacers 32:57

17d ago32:57

32:57

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) critically examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff elimination after their Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Despite a successful regular season, the Cavs' postseason aspirations were cut short, prompting a detailed analysis of their performan…

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Instant Reaction Pod: Cleveland Cavaliers Come Up Short Against the Indiana Pacers, Lose Series 4-1 22:15

17d ago22:15

22:15

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) is joined by Tony East (Locked On Pacers) to provide an in-depth analysis of the NBA playoff series between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers, which concluded with the Pacers' unexpected 4-1 victory. The hosts explore the Pacers' strateg…

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The Blueprint for the Cleveland Cavaliers to Overcome a 3-1 Series Hole 30:15

18d ago30:15

30:15

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' prospects of overcoming a 3-1 deficit in their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. He highlights the necessity for the Cavs to play with force and desperation, emphasizing the importance of improving their…

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Knicks on the Brink of the ECF, Tatum's Injury, Mavericks Win the Lottery, and Ant's Superstar Performance 1:19:10

18d ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Verno and Jacoby react to the Knicks taking a 3-1 series lead over the Celtics, Jayson Tatum's injury, the Mavericks winning the right to draft Cooper Flagg, Anthony Edwards's superstar performance, and more! Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (1:20) Timberwolves Defeat Warriors: 117-11…

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Cleveland Cavaliers Play Their Worst Possible Game at the Worst Possible Time 28:37

19d ago28:37

28:37

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' crushing defeat to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of their playoff series, which leaves them trailing 3-1. Cunningham provides a critical analysis of the Cavaliers' performance, highlighting their struggles both of…

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Instant Reaction Pod: Cleveland Cavaliers No-Show Game 4, Trail Pacers 3-1 19:38

19d ago19:38

19:38

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) is joined by Tony East (Locked On Pacers) to dissect Game 4 of the NBA playoff series between the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. They explore the Pacers' commanding first-half performance, where they led by 41 points, and the Cavs' s…

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Donovan Mitchell's Masterful Performance Helps Cleveland Cavaliers Win Game 3 31:27

21d ago31:27

31:27

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) provides a comprehensive analysis of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Game 3 triumph over the Indiana Pacers in their playoff series. The episode highlights the Cavs' 126-104 victory, emphasizing the contributions of key players like Donovan Mitchell, wh…

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Game 3 Instant Reaction Pod: Cavs Throttle Pacers to Bring Back Hope 22:30

21d ago22:30

22:30

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) and Tony East (Locked On Pacers) provide an in-depth analysis of Game 3 in the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers. The hosts examine the Cavs' commanding victory, highlighting the strategic implementation of a 3…

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Health Updates on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Keys to Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers with Spencer Davies 34:16

22d ago34:16

34:16

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) and Spencer Davies (Cleveland Cavaliers on SI) focus on the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. With the Cavs trailing 0-2, they discuss injury updates for Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter, analyzin…

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Timberwolves Take Game 2, Knicks Stun Boston AGAIN, and Cavaliers Collapsing 1:08:04

22d ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Verno and Jacoby break down the Timberwolves' win on Thursday night, which ties up their series with the Warriors; the Knicks' incredible second comeback over the Celtics; and the Cavaliers' collapse versus the Pacers. Then they preview Thunder-Nuggets Game 3. Leave us a message on our Mismatch voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 (0:00) Welcome to The M…

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Discussing the Last 2 Minute Report and 3 Reasons Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Can Still Win This Series 31:40

23d ago31:40

31:40

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) analyzes the Cleveland Cavaliers' challenging 0-2 position in their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Cunningham examines the controversial last two-minute report from Game 2, highlighting three incorrect non-calls that influenced the ga…

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118. Nic Barlage - Cleveland Cavaliers & Rock Entertainment Group 44:14

24d ago44:14

44:14

Nic Barlage - CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rock Entertainment Group - on how their organization is maximizing a dominant season from the Cavs, all while managing a growing portfolio of other properties across sports and media. He also breaks down their Cavs Rewards program, and what differentiates it from what other teams have tried before. D…

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Dissecting the Cleveland Cavaliers Heartbreaking Game 2 Loss to the Indiana Pacers 30:40

24d ago30:40

30:40

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) analyzes the Cleveland Cavaliers' heartbreaking loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of their playoff series. Danny breaks down the Cavs' collapse in the final minute, despite Donovan Mitchell's stellar 48-point performance, and critiques the tea…

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Instant Reaction Pod: Cleveland Cavaliers Suffer Heartbreaking Loss in Game 2 20:07

24d ago20:07

20:07

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, Cleveland Magazine, 92.3 The Fan) is joined by Tony East (Locked On Pacers) to discuss the Pacers' stunning comeback victory, highlighting key plays like Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning three-pointer and Aaron Neesmith's crucial tip dunk. They examine the Cavaliers' collapse, fo…

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NBA Squad Show: Cavs Injuries Mount, Warriors-Wolves Odds, Playoff Predictions 34:24

25d ago34:24

34:24

The Locked on NBA Squad show brings together hosts from across the network to discuss the latest NBA playoff developments. In this episode, they analyze the injury-plagued Cleveland Cavaliers' struggles against the Indiana Pacers, debating whether the Cavs can overcome their setbacks. The conversation then shifts to the Golden State Warriors vs. Mi…

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Game 2 Against the Indiana Pacers Needs to be Donovan Mitchell's Moment 27:44

25d ago27:44

27:44

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' pivotal Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA playoffs. The discussion begins with an analysis of the Cavs' injury situation, highlighting concerns over De'Andre Hunter, Evan Mobley, and Darius Garland. Da…

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WELCOME TO THE SECOND ROUND! The Nuggets and Knicks Upset the Thunder and Celtics in Game 1 1:18:49

25d ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Verno and Jacoby break down Monday night's action, with some HUGE upsets. The Nuggets and Knicks took Game 1 over the Thunder and the Celtics, respectively. Plus, reacting to the Warriors' Game 7 win over Houston, previewing their series against the Timberwolves, and analyzing the Pacers' win over the Cavs in their series opener. Leave us a message…

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BONUS PODCAST: De'Andre Hunter and Evan Mobley Suffer Injuries In Game 1 21:18

26d ago21:18

21:18

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) examines the Cleveland Cavaliers' challenging situation following injuries to De'Andre Hunter and Evan Mobley, both of whom are questionable for the crucial Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. Kenny Atkinson, the Cavaliers' coach, shares his conce…

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What Went Wrong for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Game 1 Loss to the Indiana Pacers 32:20

26d ago32:20

32:20

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) analyzes the Cleveland Cavaliers' loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He breaks down the Cavs' shooting woes, highlighting their struggle from beyond the arc, and contrasts it with the Pacers' impressive sho…

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Instant Reaction Pod: Cleveland Cavaliers Drop Game 1 to Indiana Pacers 19:21

27d ago19:21

19:21

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) and Tony East (Locked On Pacers) provide a comprehensive analysis of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers. The discussion highlights the Pacers' exceptional shooting performance,…

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Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Need Darius Garland at his Best with Spencer German 33:18

28d ago33:18

33:18

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) and guest Spencer German (Cleveland Cavaliers on SI, Locked On Browns podcast host) analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent playoff performance, focusing on the misconception that the team is better without Darius Garland. They discuss Garland's …

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Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers Series Preview Crossover With Tony East 39:13

29d ago39:13

39:13

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) is joined by Tony East (Locked On Pacers) to provide an in-depth preview of the upcoming NBA playoff series between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys analyze the significance of regular-season matchups, emphasizing the need to …

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Breaking Down the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals Between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers with John Fanta 36:53

29d ago36:53

36:53

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) is joined by John Fanta (Fox Sports, Field of 68) to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent playoff triumph over the Miami Heat and their upcoming series against the Indiana Pacers. The conversation highlights the Cavs' dominant performance, out…

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Clippers Force Game 7, Knicks Advance, and the Lakers Collapse 1:15:35

29d ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Verno and Jacoby break down Thursday night's action with the Clippers forcing Game 7 against the Nuggets, the Knicks advancing to play Boston, the Lakers turning Rudy Gobert into Wilt Chamberlain, and previewing the conference semifinals. Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 (0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch (1:25) Clipper…

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Discussing the Strengths for the Cleveland Cavaliers Against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals 34:41

1M ago34:41

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On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) and guest Spencer Davies (Cleveland Cavaliers on SI) provide an in-depth analysis of the upcoming NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers. They explore the series schedule, comparing the playing styles of both te…

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