Cavaliers LIGHT UP Thunder, why Cleveland is SPECIAL + NBA panic meter | Hoops Tonight
Jason Timpf reacts to Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 129-122 win over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jason discusses Darius Garland delivering once again, why Jarrett Allen needs to be reevaluated as one of the league’s best centers, and what Evan Mobley did better against the Thunder than he has in any game of his career. Later, Jason shares four takeaways from the past week including why he’s tired of people giving up on Anthony Edwards, what Victor Wembanyama must improve on to become the best player in the world, and why he expects the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns to be just fine despite their current slumps.
Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction
01:22 – Thunder vs. Cavaliers Reaction
06:05 – Darius Garland shines again
06:46 – Jarrett Allen dominant
09:55 – Evan Mobley’s big night
12:11 – Donovan Mitchell makes enough plays
14:24 – Cavs role players step up
18:45 – Thunder takeaways
21:35 – Rankings Cavs/Thunder/Celtics
23:26 – Takeaway #1: Don’t give up on Anthony Edwards
28:11 – Takeaway #2: How Wemby becomes best in world
31:32 – Takeaway #3: Stop burying West teams too quickly
35:09 – Takeaway #4: Bucks will be fine
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if LeBalco had this squad, and wasn't winning at this clip, the coach would be getting daily heat in the media….all the 'non – all stars' would be in trade rumors…and the 'He can't get help in Cleveland' would be at the top of every sports show. i would LOVE the cavs to win, just so this phony 'king' will no longer have the exclusive with the city.
Edwards isn’t a good shooter this is fluke
28:12 would this be more possible with a floor spacer at the 4? like cam johnson
Jarrett Allen is a better player than Rudy Gobert. He can rebound, block shots, and he can score with his back to the basket. Very underrated center.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS #1 🎉🎉🎉🎉
The stat you gave of 20/27 catch and shoot 3s being contested and the Cavs still shot 42% overall from 3 is what makes me so much more confident about how far this team can go than years past. We’re nearing the halfway point of the season the Cavs shooting is no fluke. That’s not to say they can’t have a rough shooting stretch but this is no fluke.
Clevland played well but if shai hits more then half damn shots and limit these corner 3s for these other bench guys we would have won
CAVS PUT UP 130 ON #1 DEFENSE OR IS CAVS NUMBER 1 OFFENSE AND DEFENSE ???
You can really tell that Jason hates the Thunder. That big sigh knowing he was going to have to compliment the Thunder. Compared to when he first started talking about the Cavs. Regardless though you always do a wonderful job of breaking down the games. One of the best. Underneath the breakdowns you can tell your a fan
It was a very highly skilled game between the two yesterday, fitting why both of their team is in the best seeding position right now, both showed the whole repertoire and dynamism of a small ball generation where the offense are so overwhelming that neither defense can really get a full stop until the very end, the last few minutes Cavs finally got a little bit ahead and then put a distance away with a clean win.
No1s saying they’re giving up on ant. They said he wasn’t close to top 5 that’s all
Anthony Edwards is only 23 years old way younger than Tatum, SGA, Mitchell Luka etc. Ant is the same age as Lakers rookie Dalton. Ant is still growing he's great 🔥
Just voted for cavs big 4 for allstar game. Everyone else should do the same
Hello Jason, for the OKC Thunder, I think Cam Johnson would be a great fit for them but do you agree with this statement?
The Cavs are a testament to the notion that young teams shouldn’t “blow it up”.
On what basis do you lean Cavs over a healthy okc?
The Celtics are still the defending champs!
Mailbag:
Does the trade for DFS (& hopeful starting of) change how you feel about wanting to see Dalton start along Vando when he’s fully healthy?
In summary, Max (or Bruce) & DFS or Dalton & Vando?
Great video
I’m starting to think Chris purposely avoids covering Westbrook’s good games smh
Tbh I don’t agree on the suns take, they look horrible. No effort on defense, losing to bad teams, horrible contract situation and seemingly no way out of the situation they are in. Also not to mention idk how true the reports are but they also have a fractured locker room. This team is doomed
MAILBAG: Hey Jason, hypothetical question: There’s no question about how talented Rudy Gobert is on the defensive end but what is the best way to build a roster with a player like him? I feel like you’d want to keep him on the floor due to his defensive prowess but how would you build an offensive with him in your lineup? It’s very clear that he handicaps the offensive side of the ball. Thanks for your time. Love the show.
Sounds like Cavs-OKC was a super game. Too bad I missed it.
It sounds like the Cavs are now truly a top tier contender.
Bucks fans didn't realize that Giannis, khris, and Dame all had norovirus and just now are finally getting back to form…
Complete 180 in opinion in the last 7 days. There’s clearly no guarantee the Cavs win a title but they are playing the type of ball night in and night out that create winning habits which are critical come playoff time! #LetEmKnow
Mailbag:::::: hey Jason love the show and great job, especially your ability to demonstrate the blend of art and science in terms of basketball. Quick question, Should the NBA reward the winner of the NBA cup the home court advantage in the playoffs? (not including the finales)
I believe this would encourage the contending teams to take the cup serious in fear of losing homecourt and encourage the lower seeded teams to snatch it away. I would like to know your thoughts on this.
You never make thunder videos and when you do you light them up.
Homer
Denver got lucky against the Lakers in the plsyoffs.
This is not the energy you had a few videos ago. I love your channel, but keep that same energy.
Timpf didn't even have Cavs in his preseason Top 10. But then again he had Lakers and 76ers there. And Suns in 5. Lol
😂😅😊😀🤣😂😆😜😛😝🤔.
Mailbag: Does your opinion of Tatum’s first step still stand as it is? It seems to me he has gotten a quicker burst this season.
If Chet and Caruso play it’s really not close lol. Okc can match their big look and sga and dub are better than Mitchell and garland.
perceived achievement…lol. LeBron was jumping around screaming like a lunatic as though winning that silly in season mattered. then proceeded to use his minions in the media to have Ham fired.
LMFAO if they’re giving up on Ant, as a Spurs fan, we’ll gladly take him!!🫡