Locked On Cavs - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers slump to 0-2 against Detroit Pistons as James Harden's struggles continue—is the season slipping away?   shooting (7-of-32 from deep), missed opportunities for Evan Mobley, and glaring issues with James Harden’s focus, aggression, and defense. The conversation highlights Donovan Mitchell’s standout performance, Jarrett Allen’s impact, Detroit’s disciplined home-court advantage,...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down the adjustments that the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make entering Game 2 of their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. Danny begins the show by talking about how the Cavaliers need to do a better job taking care of the basketball and making some of the quality shots that they were able to create in Game 1. Next, Danny talks ab...

Cleveland Cavaliers search for answers after a sloppy Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons—are turnovers their Achilles’ heel, or will leadership deliver in Game 2? Tim Daniel, Danny Cunningham, and Chasity Melvin break down the Cavs’ slow start, James Harden’s uncharacteristic mistakes, and the critical importance of setting the tone on the road. Donovan Mitchell’s limited free throw attempts, Evan...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday night. Danny begins the show by speaking about the Cavs having too many turnovers on the offensive end of the floor, allowing the Pistons to thrive offensively. Next, Danny breaks down changes that he thinks could happen in Ga...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham gives his instant reaction to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing Game 1 to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Danny starts the show by lamenting the things that the Cavaliers didn’t do well enough, including turning the basketball over too frequently and not getting good enough play from Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. Next, Danny touches on th...

Cleveland Cavaliers drop Game 1 to the Detroit Pistons, 111-101, after a furious comeback falls short. Can Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley ignite a turnaround in this high-stakes Eastern Conference semifinals clash? Tim Daniel and Chasity Melvin break down the Cavs’ rocky start, Detroit's dominance in transition, and how Jalen Duren’s interior presence shifted the game's momentum. Turnovers plagu...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Ku Khahil of Locked on Pistons to breakdown the upcoming series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. The guys chat about where the Pistons may try and take advantage of weak spots that the Cavaliers might have before shifting the conversation to whether or not Cleveland’s high-powered offense will be too much for Detr...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham previews the upcoming series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. Danny first takes a look at three things that the Cavs must do correctly against the Pistons to win the series, including Donovan Mitchell having a big series and Cleveland’s defense limiting Cade Cunningham. Next, Danny dives into a couple of X-Factors in the serie...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their NBA Playoff series on Sunday night. Danny begins the show by praising Jarrett Allen for his outstanding play against the Raptors, including his dominant third quarter. Next, Danny breaks down why the Cavs will be better off for having to face adversity early in the...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham gives his instant reaction to the Cleveland Cavaliers dominant second half against the Toronto Raptors to earn a Game 7 victory and advance in the NBA Playoffs. Danny begins the show by talking about Jarrett Allen’s outstanding performance and the way in which he took over the game. Next, he breaks down what we saw from Donovan Mitchell and James...

The Cleveland Cavaliers eliminate the Toronto Raptors, fueled by Jarrett Allen’s dominant double-double performance and a resilient second-half surge. Can this revamped squad ride their momentum to playoff glory? Hosts Tim Daniel and Chasity Melvin break down the Cavaliers’ Game 7 victory, spotlighting Allen’s 22 points and 19 rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell’s clutch fourth quarter. The episode cov...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing Game 6 to the Toronto Raptors on RJ Barrett’s miraculous 3-pointer in overtime. Danny brings up coaching errors made by the Cavs that cost them this game before Barrett’s shot went down. Next, Danny starts to look ahead to Game 7 on Sunday and breaks down what the Cavs must do in order to come out victorio...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham gives his instant reaction the Cleveland Cavaliers’ stunning loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 on Friday night. Danny begins the show by questioning why the Cavaliers were unable to close the game against the Raptors and how poor lineup choices came back to bite the Cavs in the end. Next, Danny talks about Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell, wh...

Cleveland Cavaliers stunned by Toronto Raptors as RJ Barrett nails an unbelievable game-winner in overtime—are the Cavs ready for Game 7 pressure? Chastity Melvin and Tim Daniel recap every dramatic moment, spotlighting Barrett’s improbable shot, Evan Mobley’s breakout performance, and how Jarrett Allen silenced critics with gritty play against Toronto’s relentless defense. Key talking points incl...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham previews Game 6 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. He begins the show by talking about the injury that Toronto star Brandon Ingram is dealing with. Ingram is listed as questionable for Friday’s game but did not play in the second half of Game 5 because of a heel injury. Next, Danny breaks down how it was a combination of strateg...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Toronto Raptors 125-120 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead. Danny begins the show by talking about what made Dennis Schroder’s heroics special for the Cavaliers against Toronto, given how good he was in the fourth quarter. Next, Danny talks about how Evan Mobley was the best player on the...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham gives his instant reaction to the Cleveland Cavaliers taking down the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of their playoff series. He begins the show by breaking down the unexpected heroics from backup point guard Dennis Schroder off the bench. Next, he discusses Evan Mobley’s excellent second half, helping the Cavs to a much needed win to take a 3-2 serie...

Cleveland Cavaliers steal Game 5 in thrilling fashion as Evan Mobley silences critics with a dominant 23-point, 9-rebound performance and clutch three-point shooting. Can Mobley’s breakout energize a deep postseason push for the Cavs? Tim Daniel and Chasity Melvin break down Mobley’s game-changing plays, the impact of Jared Allen’s rim protection, and the defensive adjustments that shut down the T...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham breaks down which adjustments the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make prior to Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. Danny talks about the Cavaliers needing to turn the ball over less, potential changes to the rotation and the team playing with a greater sense of urgency.  Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside Shot: https://theinsideshot.substack.com...

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a pivotal moment as pressure mounts before Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors—can Donovan Mitchell and James Harden turn things around and reclaim control of the series? Tim Daniel, Danny Cunningham, and Chasity Melvin break down the Cavs’ struggles, spotlighting Mitchell’s need for a signature performance at Rocket Arena and Evan Mobley’s disappearing act in Toronto....

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Sean Woodley of Locked On Raptors as the two break down the things that went poorly for the Cleveland Cavaliers and well for the Toronto Raptors in Games 3 and 4. They talk about what adjustments need to be made as the series shifts back to Cleveland for Game 5.  Check out Danny’s Substack, The Inside Shot: https://theinsideshot.subs...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham is joined by Mike Lucas of the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers upcoming pivotal Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors. The guys first break down all of the things that went wrong for the Cavs in Games 3 and 4 before shifting the focus to what the team needs to do differently in Game 5. Finally, the guys break down w...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of their first round playoff series. Danny begins the show by once again breaking down what went wrong for the Cavs during the final few minutes of the game as the Cavs blew an 8-point lead in the final minutes. Next, Danny talks about what the Cavaliers need to get back to...

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham gives his instant reaction to the Cleveland Cavaliers collapsing against the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of their first round playoff series. He begins the show by talking about Donovan Mitchell and James Harden needing to be better in Game 5, what went wrong for the Cavs down the stretch of this game and why there’s a lot of pressure on the Cavs i...

Cleveland Cavaliers collapse late as Toronto Raptors capitalize on turnovers and missed opportunities. Can Donovan Mitchell and James Harden rise to the occasion in Game 5, or has Toronto seized all the momentum?\n\nTim Daniel and Chastity Melvin break down the Cavs’ frustrating defeat, spotlighting critical lapses in basketball IQ, a lack of physicality in the paint, and questionable coaching dec...