Fear the 'Fro is back, joined by the boys from the Indiana Pacers podcast of record... "Setting the Pace"!  Bob Schmidt, Alex Golden, and Mike Facci sit down to preview the series and discuss their thoughts heading into round 2 of the NBA Playoffs.  Make sure to check out their podcast, which you can find in the links below: 

Setting the Pace on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/77fZ7GLLkZuGtk1J8PQ7GG?si=abbd9f48a55c412c
Setting the Pace on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SettingThePaceAPacersPodcast

1,2,3... Cancun for the Heat!  The Cavs send the Heat off into the long, dark night with an absolutely emasculating drubbing.  Tyler Herro no shows.  The second round awaits, and the Cavs are playing near flawless basketball at the right time.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the end of the series, what lies ahead, and the audio mailbag is thriving.  Plus, a huge development for the Enemy of the Pod!

Fear the 'Fro breaks down a HUGE game three victory in South Beach, as the Cavs look poised to advance.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, then discusses the DPOY win for Evan Mobley, the Cavs stifling defense vs. the Miami Heat, and a celebration of the depth of the Cavs showing up on a playoff stage.

Fear the 'Fro breaks down a Game 2 win, in which the Cavaliers set records in the 2nd quarter with 11 triples, but nearly gave up their lead in the 4th quarter.  Bob Schmidt talks about Donovan's heroics, Davion Mitchell, Evan Mobley and our boy Sam Merrill.  

Fear the 'Fro dives into the first playoff win of the 2024-25 season, as Ty Jerome puts on a 4th quarter masterclass.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, recaps the Cavs big win, discusses the NBA awards voting results, Evan's struggles with Bam Adebayo, and dives into a CBA wrinkle that gives the Cavs a distinct advantage in their quest to retain Ty Jerome.

(0:00) Recapping the big Game 1 win vs. the Miami Heat
(8:22) Audio Mailbag: Where Did You Go?
(10:52) Audio Mailbag: Bontemps Awards Voting Record
(13:33) Mobley Struggles In Game 1
(17:20) Ty Jerome and The Advantages the Early Bird Structure Provides

Fear the 'Fro settles the debate once and for all about why Evan is the Defensive Player Of The Year.  Mike Lucas ("McNuggets") from the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show, joins Bob to debate who has the strongest case for DPOY and who should make 1st Team All-NBA.  Then we dive into our other awards.  

Link to the Data: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c0FMJQtCIWB6epYN8uuSo6siHtzXj5q2pfW2eVI-P_E/edit?usp=sharing

The East runs through Cleveland!  The Cavs take care of business against the Bulls, behind a massive effort from Darius Garland, and a three-point barrage.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win, and the DPOY agenda work conducted by DG and Evan Mobley in the postgame press conference.

(0:00) Cavs vs. Bulls: A Recap
(11:15) Campaigning for Sidequests: Garland and Mobley stump for DPOY

Fear the 'Fro recaps the Cavs victory over the San Antonio Spurs, as they are just 1 win away from clinching the East.  Then we answer mailbags about Isaac Okoro, debut a new Knicks songs, and Bob makes his case for why Evan Mobley is clearly the NBA Defensive Player Of The Year.

(0:00) Cavs vs. Spurs Recap
(24:52) Evan and the DPOY Case

The Cavs got vengeance Sunday against the LA Clippers, as Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley humiliated Ivica Zubac, and a massive third quarter was enough to propel Cleveland to their 3rd 60-win season in franchise history.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the game, and chats with Adam Auslund in the aftermath of the loss.

That's more like it.  The Cavs snap their worst stretch of the season, as they defeat the Utah Jazz, behind a great third quarter effort from 'Frobley.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, breaks down the win, the losing streak, and revisits the worst week of the season for the Wine & Gold.