Hosts Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins (filling in for Ethan Sands) discuss the Cavs' progress in solving their playoff issues and their potential in the upcoming postseason. They also analyze Donovan Mitchell's perspective on the team's playoff potential, rank Eastern Conference contenders and highlight the importance of small draft wins such as Craig Porter Jr.
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction and All-Star Break Recap
03:03 Cavs' Progress in Solving Playoff Issues
06:43 Expectations for the Cavs in the Playoffs
08:35 Donovan Mitchell's Perspective on the Cavs' Playoff Potential
12:29 Donovan Mitchell's Commitment to the Cavs
16:59 Ranking Eastern Conference Contenders
22:59 Cavs' Potential in the Playoffs
28:37 Significance of Craig Porter's Success
44:33 Craig Porter Jr. as a future Backup Point Guard
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Are the Cavs true Eastern Conference contenders heading into the NBA All-Star break?

Get the latest news and analysis about the Cleveland Cavaliers from Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and special guests on cleveland.com.

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Are the Cavs true Eastern Conference contenders heading into the NBA All-Star break?

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