Justin sits down with Cavs Summer League Head Coach Omar Cook to discuss how the team is preparing for Summer League, who has made an impression so far at practice and thoughts on the returning vets heading to Vegas. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs officially acquiring Lonzo Ball and Larry Nance Jr and what it means for the rotation, as well as the upside and risk of each move. They also discuss the Sam Merrill re-signing, what else they would like to see the Cavs add in the offseason, as well as where Tyrese Proctor fits in within the lineup. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs blowout Game 3 win. As well as the return of Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter to the lineup. Discussing how the Cavs were able to get the win, the performance of Donovan Mitchell, and how they can even up the series on Sunday. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs heartbreaking loss in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers. Discussing what went wrong, how the Cavs were able to compete shorthanded and what lessons can be applied to the rest of the series. 

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Anthony Lima of 92.3 The Fan joins Justin and Carter to discuss his pre and post game coverage on Rock Entertainment Sports Network, as well as the Cavs performance in Game 1 against Indiana. They discuss what went wrong, what the Cavs can learn from the experience, and what adjustments may need to be made based on the players available for Game 2. 

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Tony East of Locked On Pacers joins Justin and Carter to help preview the upcoming series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers. They discuss how the series will differ from the first round matchups for both teams, what initial strategies they see both teams implementing, as well as the key factors for both teams. 

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Justin and Carter breakdown the Cavs completing the most lopsided playoff series win in NBA history. Discussing how the story of the series truly came down to the depth of the Cavaliers, despite the top end talent all having a strong series. Plus what it could mean for the team as they advance in the playoffs. 

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Justin and Carter breakdown the Cavs dominant Game 3 performance over the Miami Heat. What it means to see the team win offensively in so many different ways through three games, the health of Darius Garland and other takeaways from the series. 

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Justin and Carter are joined by Jeff Nomina to help react to Evan Mobley winning Defensive Player of the Year. Discussing why the award was deserved, and why his defense still seems to get underrated by some. From there they dive into the Cavs Game 2 win over the Miami Heat and what it could mean for the rest of the series. 

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Justin and Carter react live from Rocket Arena to discuss the Cavs Game 1 win against the Miami Heat! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yN2y73... Please Note: The opinions expressed by The Chase Down podcast are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of the Cleveland Cavaliers or its Basketball Operations staff, parent company, or partners.

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Carter is joined by Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill and then Cavaliers Associate Head Coach Johnnie Bryant to preview the playoffs, discuss the record-setting season the team had, how the team is handling preparations, and much, much more!

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Justin and Carter take a look at the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat to preview what a potential matchup would look like against both teams. What can be learned from either series, what challenges the Cavs may face against each team, and how we believe they would perform. 

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Justin is joined by Stephen Gillaspie of No Ceilings to break down the game of Tyrese Proctor and how he may translate to the NBA. They talk about where he excels, where he can improve and the swing skills that will be necessary to become a rotation player in the NBA. They also discuss Saliou Niang and what he needs to do in order to be ready for an NBA opportunity. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the regular season finale as well as the Cavs win over the Knicks. How the depth shown in game 82 could impact the future of the team. As well as how confident they feel heading into the playoffs. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers clinching the one seed in the East, the win over the Bulls, and an entertaining loss to the Pacers. From there they take a look ahead to the playoffs, who they'd like to see and some of their first thoughts heading into a postseason with big expectations. 

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Justin and Carter breakdown the Cleveland Cavaliers loss to the Sacramento Kings, discussing what we can learn from the loss and how it ties into some of the overall struggles from the last month. From there they discuss the candidacy of Kenny Atkinson, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley for Coach of the Year, Clutch Player of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year respectively. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs getting their 61st win over the season with a dominant second half over the Knicks. They break down the impact of Isaac Okoro, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. As well as why it was important for them to win in the way that they did. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cleveland Cavaliers making it to the 60 win threshold with their win over the Los Angeles Clippers. They discuss what stood out to them about the win, and how it could be a significant step towards returning to form before the playoffs. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs win over the Blazers and Evan Mobley's case for Defensive Player of the Year. As well as what changes or experiments we may see over the final ten games to make the most of the remaining portions of the regular season. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cleveland Cavaliers getting back into the win column against the Utah Jazz. They discuss how the defense propelled the victory, and whether the win could help the team get back on track as they look to complete their road trip. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs first losing streak of the season. How much of it is March malaise? How much can we take from it? As well as what needs to change in order for the team to get back on track. 

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Carter Rodriguez is joined by Locked on Cavs' Danny Cunningham to recap the Orlando loss, discuss potential weak points in the Cavs offense, weigh in on Evan Mobley's offensive value and more!

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers latest comeback win over the Brooklyn Nets. Diving into their clutch stats for this season, and what has driven the improvement this season compared to last year. 

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Keith Smith of Spotrac joins Justin and Carter to discuss the NBA Finals and what they've learned from this season. From there they dive in to the upcoming new league year and break down the nitty gritty of what the Cavs can and can't do as a likely second apron team. How the team can improve, what challenges they'll face and more. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers win over the Milwaukee Bucks and take a dive into the contributions of the supporting cast. From how they impact the game and what it may mean for how they are used in the postseason. As well as how the Cavs would matchup against the Bucks in a series and more!

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs extending their winning streak and becoming the first team to clinch a spot in the 2025 playoffs. They discuss their thoughts from the wins over Chicago and Miami. As well as some of the things the team will need to clean up to keep the winning streak going.  

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Justin and Carter recap a weekend of comeback wins for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Breaking down the win over the Portland Trailblazers, fueled by the former Virginia Cavaliers. Before diving into what we've learned and what we're yet to learn when it comes to the matchup against the Boston Celtics. 

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Justin and Carter go over the blowout win over the Orlando Magic and reflect on the improved depth and offense for the team this season. Before diving into a preview of Friday's showdown against the Boston Celtics and the things they are most interested in learning from that matchup. 

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Justin and Carter react to a weekend of statement wins from the Cavs. Taking care of both the New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies. Diving into what Evan Mobley's dominance could mean for the playoffs, Donovan Mitchell's strong play and Ty Jerome continuing to step up when they need him. Plus much more!

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Justin and Carter kick off the post All Star break home stretch with a listener mailbag! Answering questions about the rotation moving forward, how the Cavs may fill out the roster, things to look for in a potential playoff series and more!

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Justin and Carter react to the Cleveland Cavaliers win over the Toronto Raptors, and where the team stands heading into the All Star break. They also take a look at the Cavs rotation and starting lineups, and give their opinions on what we may see for the remainder of the season. 

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Justin and Carter react to De'Andre Hunter's debut with the Cavs. From first impressions, to the dominant performances of Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell. Plus what options the presence of Hunter may create for Kenny Atkinson and the rest of the coaching staff.

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Justin and Carter react to the Cleveland Cavaliers acquiring to De'Andre Hunter at the trade deadline. They discuss the Cavs parting ways with Caris LeVert and Georges Niang in the deal, how Hunter will fit with the team and what this means for their ability to contend now and the future. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs loss to the Celtics. Breaking down where they came up short and what lessons they can take into the final matchup between these teams later this month. They also take a look at the upcoming trade deadline and discuss their hopes and expectations for this week. 

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Justin and Carter answer listener questions on the Cleveland Cavaliers rotation, trade and free agent targets and tactical moves that should be considered over the offseason. As well as how the team stacks up to the Orlando Magic after the Desmond Bane trade, lessons from the Finals and more!

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Justin is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic to discuss Darius Garland and Evan Mobley making the All Star teams. As well as what their ascension has meant to the Cavs this season. From their they discuss the Luka Doncic trade and what it may mean for team building, as well as what the tiers are within the Eastern Conference heading into February. 

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Justin is joined by Mike Lucas of the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show to discuss the last two wins for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and who has made the most of their opportunity to step up into extra minutes with so many missing from the rotation. From there they discuss the looming trade deadline and some of the difficult decisions that the front office will face over the next week. 

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Justin and Carter break down the defensive slippage that has resulted in the Cavs first losing streak of the season. Breaking down what they aren't doing now that they previously were, and the factors that have contributed to this situation. In addition to what can be done to get back on the right track. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs coming up short in Houston, and discuss the unique challenge of playing against the Rockets defense. As well as the team's late game execution, and what can be learned from the loss. From there they discuss Donovan Mitchell being named to the All Star team, and what the starters mean for the chances of the other Cavaliers. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs beating the Wolves and Suns off the strength of their defense despite missing Evan Mobley. They then take a look at the defense at the halfway point of the season to see how it compares to the last couple years, and see if there are any concerns on that end of the court. As well as the play of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Jaylon Tyson and more!

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs coming out flat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They discuss what issues from the game align with recent trends, and how it highlights the need to get back to the winning habits that have contributed to this historic start. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs winning streak coming to an end at twelve. They discuss what lessons can be learned from the loss, how they may approach nights like this in the future. As well as how the loss may help focus them as they head into one of the most challenging stretches of their schedule. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cleveland Cavaliers win over the Oklahoma City Thunder under the national spotlight. They discuss how the game solidifies both the team's status as a contender, and as the premier offense in the league. Including the strong contributions from Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and why Donovan Mitchell's leadership has been so crucial to their growth. Plus much more!

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Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic joins Justin and Carter to preview the most anticipated matchup of the season. The Cavs and Thunder have the highest combined winning percentage of any matchup this late in the season since 1974 and are a clash between the best offense and defense in the league. The gang breaks down what to look for in the matchup, and what factors may end up deciding the outcome. 

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Justin and Carter recap the Cleveland Cavaliers wins over the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Looking at the strong play of Jarrett Allen, the playmaking of Darius Garland and the consistency of Donovan Mitchell. As well as why their offensive approach makes them unique in comparison to other top teams, and what to look for with the offense in upcoming matchups. As well as Evan Mobley's Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month award, and Kenny Atkinson winning Eastern Conference Coach of the Month once again.

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Justin and Carter react to the news of Darius Garland's surgery and what it means for both the offseason and next year. From there they dive into the Cavs rotation and some of the changes they may consider this offseason. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs best offensive performance of the season, diving into the balanced effort that gives the team such a high floor offensively. They also take a look at the contributions of Jarrett Allen, the defensive versatility of the team, and say goodbye to one of the pioneers of online Cavs fandom. 

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Justin and Carter take a look at how the Cavs have performed in the clutch this season, after another clutch win over the Utah Jazz. From there they discuss Evan Mobley's evolving role in the offense and how he will be tested during the upcoming West Coast trip. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-0 weekend with wins over the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers. Including the return of Max Strus, and a dominant performance from Evan Mobley. As well as the return of Dean Wade into the starting lineup after the injury to Isaac Okoro. Plus a look at how the team stats have held up over the last ten games and the test ahead of them with the upcoming road trip. 

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Cavaliers forward Dean Wade joins Carter Rodriguez to discuss the team's culture, their hot start, and life under Kenny Atkinson before Ti Windisch joins the pod to preview Friday's tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks!

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