In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor dive into the Cavaliers’ puzzling run of slow starts and what might fix them — from possible rotation tweaks to the looming boost of Darius Garland’s return. They break down the offense’s stagnation and why Evan Mobley’s stalled growth remains the biggest obstacle between Cleveland and real championship credibility.

The guys also explore the noticeably more serious tone around the locker room this season, pointing to injuries, heightened expectations, and the missing spark of Garland’s infectious joy.

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