The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod

The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod episodes:

• 04.23.2024

  Cavs Take 2-0 Lead to Orlando

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavaliers taking a 2-0 lead against the Orlando Magic after a 96-86 win! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 04.21.2024

  Cavs Take Game 1 vs Magic

  Carter and Justin sit down from the Cavaliers offices at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to recap the Cavaliers dominant defensive outing in Game 1 against the Orlando Magic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 04.19.2024

  Cavs vs Magic Series Preview with The Dunker Spot

  Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr join Justin and Carter to deep dive on the most important aspects of the Cavs first round matchup against the Magic. From the biggest X-factors to the adjustments we may see both teams cycle...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Playoff Primer with Tristan Thompson

  NBA Champion Tristan Thompson sits down with Justin and Carter to discuss the upcoming series against the Orlando Magic, and how he uses his experience to be a leader for the younger members of the team.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  
• 04.15.2024

  We're Going To Disney

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs clinching home court over the Indiana Pacers before diving into their first thoughts about a matchup against the Orlando Magic. They dive into the strengths of both teams and what the data from...

  
• 04.11.2024

  Walk Before You Run

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Discussing a strong outing from Donovan Mitchell and other takeaways from the win. As well as a review of where the Cavs are at in the standings, as...

  
• 04.08.2024

  A Disappointing Road Trip

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs giving up a 26 point lead to the Clippers and go over the urgency of the remaining three games. They discuss how little time is left to try and convert the good stretches...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Where We Stand

  Justin and Carter dive into the remaining schedules for the Cavs, Bucks, Knicks and Magic to look at how the seeding could shake out. As well as the health of Donovan Mitchell and how Evan Mobley could help ease the...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Seeding Sprint

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs 1-1 weekend and the tight battle in the standings. As well as Donovan Mitchell's return, Evan Mobley's strong play and the Cavs trying to find the right tempo at the end of games. ...

  
• 03.28.2024

  A Loss That Stings

  Justin and Carter react to a disappointing defensive effort from the Cavs leading to a loss to the Charlotte Hornets. They break down the approach from the team on the evening, as well as some of the ramifications in terms...

  
• 03.26.2024

  Breaking Out Of The Slump

  The Cavs bounced back from their tough road trip by taking care of business against the Charlotte Hornets. Justin and Carter go over what needs to change for the Cavs with only ten games left in the regular season, the...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Miami Mailbag

  Justin and Carter recap the Cavs loss to the Miami Heat before diving into some listener questions. Going over how the Cavs have performed in the clutch, growth through the injuries and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 03.20.2024

  Cavs Get Back On Track In Indy

  Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs 2-1 road trip and the recent trend of beating winning teams while struggling against those with losing records. They also discuss the addition of Marcus Morris, the absence of Donovan Mitchell and the importance...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Big Easy Win

  Justin and Carter react to the return of Donovan Mitchell in the Cavs statement win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Breaking down the recent play of Darius Garland, as well as Georges Niang and Sam Merrill returning to form from...

  
• 03.11.2024

  The Sunny Side with Stephen PridGeon-Garner

  Stephen PridGeon-Garner of PHNX Suns and Bright Side of the Sun joins Justin and Carter to recap the Cavs weekend and preview the matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Diving into what has stood out about the recent play of both...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Comebacks and Setbacks with Mack Perry

  Mack Perry of the It's Cavalier podcast joins Justin to discuss the Cavs historic comeback over the Boston Celtics, their near comeback over the Atlanta Hawks as well as the news that Evan Mobley will miss time. They dive into...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Knicks Setback with Andrew Claudio

  Andrew Claudio from Knicks Film School joins Justin and Carter to discuss the Cavs loss to the New York Knicks. They dive into what went wrong in the matchup and the process teams go through as they try to get...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Sifting Through the Bull

  Following the Cavs thrilling win over the Mavericks and disappointing loss to the Bulls, Justin and Carter dive into what lessons we can learn. Taking a look at how the Cavs have performed against the best offensive rebounding teams this...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Closing Out the Wizards

  The Cavs split their two game road trip after a spirited comeback effort by the Washington Wizards. Justin and Carter dive into how the team has looked since the break, and what concerns they have over some of the struggles....

  
• 02.23.2024

  Cavs Drop Return Against Orlando

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs loss to the Orlando Magic. Breaking down how the size of Orlando presents interesting challenges, and the Cavs struggles to put together a consistent 48 minutes as they shake off the rust from...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Home Stretch Mailbag

  With the All Star break in the rearview, the focus shifts to closing out the regular season and making the most of the remaining two months. Justin and Carter go long answering listener questions to help kick off the closing...

  
• 02.15.2024

  Shooting Into the Break with Sam Merrill

  The Cavaliers head into the All-Star break with a win after holding off the Bulls in a 108-105 victory. Carter is joined by Jeff Nomina to react to the win and discuss vibes heading into the break before Sam Merill...

  
• 02.13.2024

  Staying Connected

  The Cavs winning streak ends at nine with a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Justin and Carter dive into how the Cavs approach early in the game came back to bite them late. As well as some thoughts on Evan...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Quiet Deadlines, Loud Wins

  The Cavs put together yet another dominant win, showing why the team had the confidence to stand pat at the trade deadline. Justin and Carter react to the deadline around the league before looking at the Cavs recent wins and...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Cavs Climb to Second

  The Cleveland Cavaliers have overtaken the Milwaukee Bucks for second in the Eastern Conference following a statement win over the Sacramento Kings. Justin and Carter react to the win and take a step back to look at how the Cavs...

  
• 02.02.2024

  Clamping In Memphis

  The Cavs were able to step up defensively and extend their winning streak in Memphis. Justin and Carter discuss the growing pains of reintegrating major pieces, trying to maintain effort in should-win matchups and the lineup experimenting they expect to...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Mobley Returns With A Win

  Evan Mobley returns for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they get a quality home win over the Los Angeles Clippers! Justin and Carter react to the win and share in some joy over the way the team has navigated adversity and...

  
• 01.26.2024

  Views from the Sideline with Serena Winters

  The Cavaliers win streak is over, but the vibes are still good! Carter is joined by Bally Sports Sideline Reporter Serena Winters to discuss what she has seen behind the scenes, discuss what takeaways there are coming out of the...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Good Times Keep on Rolling with Mac Robinson

  The Cavaliers are now 13-3 since Darius Garland and Evan Mobley's injuries were announced, and have won eight consecutive games. 92.3 The Fan's Mac Robinson subs in for a still-vacationing Justin Rowan to bask in the good vibes and dive...

  
• 01.18.2024

  A Bucks Blowout! With Ti Windisch

  The Cavaliers won their sixth consecutive game with a 40-point drubbing of the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks. With Justin on vacation, Carter is joined by Ti Windisch of the Gyro Step to discuss the game, look at a competitive Eastern Conference...

  
• 01.16.2024

  Cavs Keep Running vs The Bulls

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs extending their winning streak to five games with a 109-91 win over the Chicago Bulls. They discuss the Cavs three point volume, player responsibilities when shorthanded and what the rotation could look like...

  
• 01.12.2024

  Cavs Faites-leur Savoir

  Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs win over the Brooklyn Nets, the passion for the NBA game among the international community, Donovan Mitchell rising to the occasion and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 01.09.2024

  Streaking To Paris

  The Cavaliers are heading to Paris riding a three game winning streak! Justin and Carter discuss their recent wins, the retirement of Ricky Rubio, the strong play of Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 01.08.2024

  Leading The Charge with Mike Gerrity

  Cleveland Charge Mike Gerrity joins Justin and Carter to discuss all things G League. They discuss what it's been like working with Emoni Bates, the success of Sam Merrill and Craig Porter Jr and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  
• 01.04.2024

  A Magical Mailbag

  The Cavs made the Wizards disappear on Wednesday night. After a brief recap of the game, Justin and Carter dive into some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 01.02.2024

  Cavs Come Up Short Against Milwaukee and Toronto

  Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs losses against the Milwaukee Bucks and the new look Toronto Raptors. They break down the Cavs shooting woes, the return of Donovan Mitchell as well as some basketball philosophy surrounding late game decision making...

  
• 12.28.2023

  Comebacks Are Bigger in Texas

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs thrilling win over the Dallas Mavericks, as well as their road win over the Chicago Bulls. Discussing the dominant play of Jarrett Allen, as well as strong performances from Craig Porter Jr, Isaac...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Shorthanded Split

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs finding a way to split their home back to back without the services of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. They discuss the strong play of Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Isaac Okoro,...

  
• 12.19.2023

  Weathering The Storm

  Justin and Carter react to the injury news for Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, before diving into the Cavs wins over the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets. They discuss what this opportunity can mean for guys down the lineup, and...

  
• 12.14.2023

  Boston Back to Back with Bobby Manning

  Justin and Carter are joined by Bobby Manning of CLNS Boston to discuss the Cavs and Celtics playing back to back games. From the matchup, to some of the parallels between the team building approach of both teams. As well...

  
• 12.12.2023

  Splitting the Florida Stretch

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs loss to the Orlando Magic as well as their win over Miami since they last recorded. Discussing how their comeback effort came up just short, despite a strong effort level while shorthanded.  See...

  
• 12.07.2023

  Home Magic

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs win over the Magic. Fueled by a strong performance from the guards, and a strong overall statement from the team. As well as what they'd like to see as the team works to...

  
• 12.05.2023

  Finding the Magic

  Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs lackluster games against Portland and Detroit. Discussing where the team needs to improve to help drive sustained success. As well as the upcoming test the team will face over the next six games.  See...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Point Differential Theater

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs dominant win over the Atlanta Hawks, which unfortunately wasn't enough to help the team advance out of the group stage for the In-Season Tournament. They also dive into a historic night for Evan...

  
• 11.27.2023

  Getting Caught Up

  Justin and Carter get caught up on a 2-2 stretch for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Thanksgiving break. They discuss the win over the Raptors, as well as some of the key things to keep an eye on as the...

  
• 11.21.2023

  Next Man Up with Jeff Nomina

  Justin and Carter are joined by Jeff Nomina to discuss the shorthanded Cavs finding a way to earn their first winning streak of the year with a win over the Denver Nuggets. They discuss the boost Craig Porter Jr has...

  
• 11.16.2023

  West Coast Split with Spencer Davies

  Spencer Davies of Cavs Insider joins Justin to discuss the Cavs going 2-2 on their West Coast trip. They discuss the positives of what the team has done, as well as their struggles with consistency. The evolution of Evan Mobley,...

  
• 11.12.2023

  Another Warriors Winner

  Carter is joined by Mack Perry of the It's Cavalier Podcast to discuss the Cavaliers 118-110 win against the Golden State Warriors. The guys react to the Cavs sweeping GSW this season, Caris LeVert's big year, Evan Mobley's offensive game...

  
• 11.09.2023

  Oklahoma City Bummer

  Justin and Carter react to the Cavs setback against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Breaking down what they think should be points of emphasis as the team looks to find consistency, as well as the performances from the loss.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Dubs Dub

  Justin and Carter recap the Cavs loss to the Indiana Pacers and win over the Golden State Warriors. Along with some analysis from the return of Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell appreciation, Evan Mobley back at the four...