The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod

The Cleveland Cavaliers are building momentum heading into their Christmas Day matchup against the New York Knicks with wins over the Hornets and Pelicans. Justin and Carter dive into what has changed over the last couple games, the return of Sam Merrill, and what needs to continue for the Cavs to stay on the right track as the schedule becomes more difficult.

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Justin and Carter take a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers decision to move De'Andre Hunter to the bench in their matchup against the Bulls in favor of Jaylon Tyson. From there they discuss where the team came up short in the matchup, and what they'd like to see change ahead of Friday's rematch. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the recent loss to the Hornets as well as the Evan Mobley injury news. They discuss the adjustments the team will have to make without Mobley, as well as where they came up short in the Hornets matchup. As well as a dive into how the offensive profile has shifted over the last two weeks. 

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It wasn't pretty, but the Cleveland Cavaliers managed to comeback and defeat the Washington Wizards fueled by a heroic performance from Donovan Mitchell. Justin and Carter discuss the win, where the Cavs need to improve in order to not put themselves in a similar hole, and which players are making a case for more playing time.

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After a disappointing loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Cleveland Cavaliers have an extended period of time off to try and getting things trending in the right direction. Justin and Carter dive into how this time could be beneficial, as well as some defensive trends at the point of attack. 

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Coming off a win over the Pacers and a loss to the Blazers, Justin and Carter take a look at the team's struggles consistently putting together 48 minutes of Cavs basketball. What the process of regaining their good habits may look like, and how this stretch can strengthen the team in the long run if they approach it with the right mentality. As well as the strong recent play of Jaylon Tyson and Evan Mobley. 

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After losing at home to the Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of their first losing streak of the season. Justin and Carter take a look at the rut the Cavs are in and try to figure out what the next steps should be for getting back on track. 

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With the Cleveland Cavaliers enjoying three days off, Justin and Carter answer some listener questions. Discussing how the Cavs offense and defense compares to the team last year, what adjustments can be made to enhance Mobley's play, the possibility of trades at the deadline as well as other topics.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers went 2-1 since the last show. So Justin and Carter recap the games against the Pacers, Clippers and Raptors. Discussing the impact of Darius Garland so far this season, the contributions from the bottom of the rotation and the hard decisions they may be forcing, as well as a check in after a quiet performance for Evan Mobley. 

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Cavs forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin joins Justin to discuss getting the opportunity to start against the Houston Rockets, as well as making the most of his chances to earn rotation minutes this season. They discuss the support he's been receiving behind the scenes, and where he envisions his game going moving forward. 

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