Explore every episode of the podcast The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod

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 Cavaliers acquiring Peyton Watson via sign and trade. They discuss what makes Watson such a great fit with the team, and what the swing skills will be for him to take the next step with the team. As well as provide their thoughts on the team parting with Dennis Schroeder and Max Strus in the deal. 

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Justin and Carter discuss how the Cavs can improve internally heading into next season. From the veterans, to the need for better self creation out of Evan Mobley and Jaylon Tyson. They also discuss how DeMar DeRozan could potentially fit on the team.

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs getting swept by the Knicks, and take a look back at this past season. As well as some thoughts on what to do next. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Knicks taking a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs offensive woes during their Game 2 loss to the Knicks. As well as taking a look at what changes can be made on the defensive end to provide the offense with more margin for error. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs fourth quarter collapse to the New York Knicks. What went wrong, what needs to change, and where the team needs to be better. Before then taking a look at what did work and how the team can bounce back after letting Game 1 slip through their fingers.

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A crossover between Knicks Film School and The Chase Down Podcast hosted by Andrew Claudio. Justin and Carter join Andrew to help set the stage for the Eastern Conference Finals showdown between the Cavs and Knicks.

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Justin reacts to the Cavs dominant road win over the Pistons in Game 7. From Donovan Mitchell's stellar performance, to the contributions of Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and Sam Merrill. As well as analyzing how the Cavs have managed to improve throughout the postseason. Then taking a quick look at what challenges the Knicks will bring to the table, relative to the Toronto and Detroit series. 

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Justin reacts to the Cavs coming up short in their attempt to close out the series on their homecourt. Diving into what went wrong, and how they deviated from their successful gameplans over their three wins in the series. As well as what the approach will need to be to win Game 7 on the road Sunday.

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Justin is joined by Bob Schmidt of the Fear the Fro podcast to discuss the Cavs thrilling overtime win over the Detroit Pistons. Discussing how the team continues to find the right balance in their approach, while showing the mental toughness to overcome their mistakes. 

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Justin and Carter react to Donovan Mitchell taking over en route to a 39 point second half to draw the Cavs even with the Pistons at 2-2.

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The Cavaliers took their first win of the series against the Pistons on Saturday afternoon. Justin and Carter react live from the Cavs offices at Rocket Arena to Donovan Mitchell's big night, James Harden's clutch heroics, a strong game from the bigs and more!

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Justin and Carter discuss the unveiling of the Cleveland Sirens, as well as the signing of Mario Hezonja. From there they dive into the recent reports of the Cavs interest in Peyton Watson, and how he contrasts to Jonathan Kuminga, as well as the other wings on the roster.

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Justin and Carter discussing the Cavs difficulties sustaining offense in the postseason, as the team came up short in Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons. Highlighting the inconsistency in approach, as well as the difference in how the team has performed at home vs. on the road as the series shifts to Cleveland. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons. How despite not many things going well, the team still had a chance to come away with a win. They discuss the lessons the team will need to learn now that it has just one opportunity to steal home court before the series shifts back to Cleveland. 

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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs Game 7 victory over the Toronto Raptors. From the heroics of Jarrett Allen, to how the series may help provide a roadmap for their second round series against the Detroit Pistons. 

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We're heading to a do-or-die Game 7 as the Cavs fell to the Raptors 112-110 in overtime. Justin breaks down what the key takeaways from Game 6 were, and what the team will need to do differently to come away with a series win on Sunday.

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Dennis Schroder took over, the Cavs found some rhythm with their bigs and their backcourt continued to find their way in a win against the Raptors. Carter solo pods to react to the win and to look forward on what to expect in Game 6!

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs Game 4 loss, as the series now shifts into a best-of-three. Discussing the changes the team made in Game 4, and where they need to improve in order to protect home court and regain a series lead.

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Justin and Carter breakdown the Cavs road loss to the Toronto Raptors. Discussing whether the loss was something the team needs to adjust to, or if it was a matter of execution. As well as which specific areas they will need to improve upon to avoid allowing Toronto to tie up the series in Game 4.

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Justin and Carter discuss how the Cavs were able to withstand the pressure thrown at them by the Toronto Raptors and come away with the home win in Game 2. Discussing why this is some of the best basketball we've seen from both Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. As well as the impact of James Harden and where the team can improve from here. 

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Justin and Carter provide their reaction to the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113 win over the Toronto Raptors. 

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Esfandiar Baraheni from The Athletic and Raptors Republic join Justin and Carter to preview the upcoming series against the Toronto Raptors. Discussing the most important aspects of the series when determining the length and outcome of the matchup. 

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Justin and Carter react to LeBron James signing with the Sixers and discuss what comes next for the Cavs as they look to compete in an increasingly difficult Eastern Conference. They discuss what changes from their approach might be necessary both internally, as well as the types of targets they pursue this offseason.

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Justin and Carter take a look at where the Cavs stand at the end of the regular season and reflect on what they've accomplished despite significant amounts of adversity. From their they look at the path ahead for the team in the postseason, what the expectations should be, as well as who is under the most pressure.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs performance at Summer League, and what Meleek Thomas' role might look like if he were to earn minutes at the start of the season. They also touch base with a free agency update, discussing the wait for LeBron James, as well as how Jonathan Kuminga could fit in Cleveland. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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 to Evan Mobley, and their thoughts on the other new additions. 

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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. 

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Justin and Carter react to Meleek Thomas' historic first three game in Summer League before taking a look at how the rest of the roster has performed. As well as a discussion about the Donovan Mitchell extension, and a free agency update. 

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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 out.

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The Cavaliers have made a trade! Carter jumps on to react to the team trading De'Andre Hunter for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder.

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