In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins discuss the tightening Eastern Conference playoff race with fewer than 12 games remaining. The conversation begins with Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung injury, its implications for the Detroit Pistons' playoff chances, and how it highlights the controversial 65-game rule for NBA awards eligibility.

The discussion then shifts to the Cleveland Cavaliers, analyzing their potential playoff matchups, key areas for refinement like defensive consistency, and the challenge of integrating their core players who have had limited time on the court together.

The episode concludes with detailed injury updates on Jarrett Allen (knee tendonitis) and Jaylon Tyson (toe bone bruise), and the potential impact of these injuries on the team's playoff rotation.

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