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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Episode 029 – All the King’s men march through Atlanta, Cavs sweep again

After demoralizing and decimating the Hawks, the Cavs get a week off as they wait for an Eastern Conference Finals opponent. The guys discuss how the team has developed into a cohesive, balanced, 3-point-shooting juggernaut that doesn’t rely solely on out-of-this world performances by LeBron James. Plus: Sizing up the other remaining playoff series and a (surprisingly somewhat needed) defense of ESPN analyst Hubie Brown.

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Episode 028 – Cavs’ game plan pays off vs. Hawks; Browns draft plan nets WRs, future picks

After one game in the Eastern Conference semifinals, it appears the Cavs are going to dare the Hawks’ role players to win games. (So far, so good!) The players are buying into Coach Ty Lue’s game plan, and LeBron James has been unusually effusive in praising his coach during the postseason. The Browns, meanwhile, were able to stockpile wide receivers and future picks during the first NFL Draft for the team’s new regime. Plus, the guys discuss misled narratives and misconceptions about certain players driving the hype leading up to the draft.

Monday, April 25, 2016

Episode 027 – Kyrie emerges as Cavs sweep Pistons, draft options abound for Browns

It was a more competitive series than many anticipated, but the Cavs were able to close out the Pistons in a first-round sweep. The guys discuss the big winners from the series, including Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love and Coach Ty Lue. … PLUS: An assessment of the Browns’ decision to trade down from the No. 2 spot in the draft – and potentially trade down again on draft night this week.