The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod

Justin and Carter discuss the win over the Atlanta Hawks and what it could mean for a potential playoff series. Then Justin is joined by Max Strus to discuss his return to play, how the team is preparing for the playoffs, as well as their mentality.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite resting players on both ends of the back to back, the Cavs were able to win both games and clinch home court in the first round of the playoffs. Justin and Carter dive into how the team may choose to approach the final week of the season, and what factors may go into their decision making.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter provide their takeaways from the loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Discussing how much can be attributed to injuries, and how the Cavs can improve their execution to mitigate some of the issues that have come up as of late.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter take a look at the bounce back win over the Miami Heat and Jarrett Allen's return to the lineup. They discuss who the best option would be as the fifth starter given the absence of Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade on the road trip. As well as what they value the most from the remaining 8 games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter take a look at the Cavs recent defensive struggles and how Jarrett Allen's return may help stabilize things. As well as what portion of the issues come from scheme, effort, or execution. They also discuss Donovan Mitchell's recent strong play and other takeaways from the last two games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs going 3-0 on their road trip, despite the games being closer than expected. They discuss what can be learned from the clutch time minutes, how the team can build on the performance, as well as take a look at where they are in the standings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter discuss the blossoming chemistry between Evan Mobley and James Harden, which helped power the Cavs to a win over the Milwaukee Bucks. As well as a look at the team's first game with it's complete wing rotation available, and the decisions that Kenny Atkinson may be forced to make down the stretch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter react to the Cavs splitting their home and home against the Dallas Mavericks. Breaking down the lapses on the defensive end, as well as the return of Max Strus to the lineup. They also take a look at Evan Mobley's improved play as of late, plus an injury update heading into the three day road trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin is joined by Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword, BigPlay and the Junkyard Pod to discuss the Cavs loss to the Orlando Magic and how it highlights what work is left for the team to figure out on the defensive end. Taking a look at what can be addressed through execution, as well as the rotation decisions that will be facing Kenny Atkinson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter react to the Cavs loss to the Boston Celtics. Taking a look at where the team came up short and what lessons will need to be learned prior to a playoff matchup in the future. As well as the challenge the team will face the rest of the season as they try to get to a contending level without any marquee matchups remaining.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter provide their key takeaways from the Cavs statement win over the Pistons. They break down the key aspects of this matchup suit the team's strengths and what it could mean for a playoff matchup. They also discuss yet another terrific game from Jaylon Tyson, and Evan Mobley's impact.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After being bit by the injury bug, the Cavs got back on track with a win over the Brooklyn Nets. Justin and Carter discuss the last three games and what takeaways may be applicable for the playoffs. As well as a discussion on which teams would present the greatest challenge for the Cavs in a playoff series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter react to the Cavs dominant win over the New York Knicks. They break down what it means for the team to get such a comfortable win in a game where they didn't play at their best, how the contributions from their new additions made a difference, and how the team can build upon this success moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs letdown loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Breaking down how the game served as a reminder of the problem solving that remains for the team during the remainder of the season. They also take a look at some of the rotation experimenting that's occurring to discuss what has and hasn't been working, and what swing factors to keep an eye on. See omnystudio.com/l...

The Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off the home stretch of the season with a dominant win over the Brooklyn Nets. Justin and Carter react to the win, discussing how seamless Harden's integration has gone, the chemistry with the bigs, and the return of Evan Mobley. As well as the decision to start Dean Wade and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter answer listener questions! Discussing the ceiling for Jaylon Tyson, what the rotation will look like when everybody is available, how James Harden fits with Evan Mobley, what needs to go right for the Cavs to make it out of the East, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter discuss how the team is looking as it heads into the All Star break. From the lights out performance of Sam Merrill, to another night where Jarrett Allen couldn't be stopped, to how seamless the James Harden transition has been. As well as what they're keeping an eye on during the home stretch.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter react to the Cavs thrilling comeback win over the Denver Nuggets and the first two games of James Harden. They discuss how his basketball IQ has made the transition smoother than expected despite not having a practice, and where we can expect the team to get better as they get familiar with each other. As well as the impact Harden has had on Jarrett Allen, how that'll translate t...

Justin and Carter react to the trade of Darius Garland for James Harden. They discuss what Garland's time with the team meant to them, the team, and this era of Cavs basketball. From there they discuss what this change means for the Cavs, what James Harden can bring to the table, and how this shows the Cavs commitment to do everything possible to win a title in this window.  See omnystudio.co...

Justin is joined by Mack Perry of the It's Cavalier podcast to discuss Jarrett Allen's dominant performance against the Portland Trailblazers and why his success is such a reliable barometer for the health of the team's offense. They also discuss the trade for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroeder and how they might help, what questions remain, as well as what swing factors exist for this trade working...

The Cavaliers have made a trade! Carter jumps on to react to the team trading De'Andre Hunter for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being shorthanded, the Cavs showed off their depth with a dominant win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Justin and Carter discuss Jaylon Tyson's strong night going up against LeBron James, and how it unlocked the rest of the team. As well as a discussion about the depth and player development the team has displayed.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin and Carter react to the Cavs sweeping their home and home against the Orlando Magic. Taking a look at how the team has been able to generate offense in a variety of ways down players, and work through the hiccups along the way. As well as the importance of Jaylon Tyson both now and moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cavaliers didn't have everything going for them offensively against the Charlotte Hornets, but held off a late comeback to earn the victory. Carter is joined by Tony Pesta of Fear the Sword to discuss! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Cunningham of Locked on Cavs and the Inside Shot joins the pod to discuss the Cavaliers blowout loss to the Thunder, Jaylon Tyson's monster game and the 76ers and the state of the Cavaliers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.