Terry’s Talkin’

Are the Cavs built for when the NBA playoffs get physical? Moves the Guardians should make now

May 19, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
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Highlights:

  • The Cavs faced significant challenges in the playoffs due to injuries and coaching decisions, but listeners have some critiques of Kenny Atkinson's coaching during the playoff series against Indiana.
  • The reliance on Darius Garland for ball handling exposed weaknesses in the Cavs' offense.
  • The Cavs need to develop more mental toughness to handle playoff pressure. How can they do that?
  • Injuries to key players like Garland and Mobley impacted the Cavs' performance.
  • Should the playoffs be officiated differently than the regular season?
  • The Pacers' style of play highlighted the Cavs' weaknesses in handling pressure.
  • A listener asks: Can the 0-16 rebuild era tell us anything about the Browns a decade later?
  • The Guardians are struggling. Here are some moves to expect soon, maybe as soon as the next couple of days.
  • Send in your Tom Hamilton stories as he prepares to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame in late July. You can email those to sports@cleveland.com and put "Terry's Talkin'" in the subject line.



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