REACTION: Is It Time to Panic About the Cleveland Cavaliers After Loss to Charlotte Hornets?!
On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham reacts to the Cleveland Cavaliers loss on Sunday afternoon against the Washington Wizards. Danny begins the show by talking about Cleveland’s lack of identity as a team, and this same script playing out in several games the Cavs have played lately. He then discusses the poor performance from Donovan Mitchell in the loss and whether that should matter in a game like this. Danny also addresses the game that Darius Garland had as he continues to work his way back from toe surgery. Finally, Danny talks about the mounting injuries for the Cavaliers as Evan Mobley is out with a calf strain.
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12 Comments
Here are the timestamps for today's show!
0:00 – Cavs’ Identity Crisis
12:17 – Donovan & Garland Performances
21:06 – Injury Impact & Next Steps
League changed, got to make a choice between Donovan & DG. Can have one but not both. Too small & weak defensively. Also Evan plays like a 3 which is sad cause big fella isn’t strong enough to hold his own in the paint.
Poor coaching. Why Darius Garland was in the game after a time out ahead of a 4th qtr defensive possession defies logic. Something has to change, and I believe it's going to be the coach… Atkinson hasn't adjusted to his personnel…
If I see Lonzo Ball shoot another 3 point shot I'm walking to Cleveland from Columbus OH and yanking his ass out the game!! Who keeps telling this dude to shoot? He needs to be on a leash in every quarter. If he's out there then it just needs to be on defense only!! I don't know what's going on with DeAndre Hunter, dude looks like he doesn't want to be on the floor. Where was Craig Porter?? He definitely should have been on the floor in the 4th. Kenny needs to quit playing starters and do what works and if it hurts people feelings then it is what it is!!
It’s all about the playoffs .. if the Cavs are playing like this in March, then I will get concerned
Yes, they are consistent
I actually don’t understand how you make millions and can’t shoot. It’s baffling.
You said they play from outside in, well that’s coaching.
Well, the Cavs are not a good basketball team right now.
Dude, your not seeing the forest
And perhaps Kenny is blinded as well, don't know
11mm I will provide you with THE answer and it has a name 😮
Darius ain't serious
Even if he was, it's hard to imagine him being a difference maker even if he gives you 30 10
He is ALWAYS the target and will always be the target
Ok, I'm 19 minutes in and starting to get nauseous
Defending DG at this point is ridiculous
You hold down this podcast
Go rewatch the game and focus on Darius and tell us he playin the right way, playin for his team
He ain't
He played 40 minutes and we took an L my friend
Against the hornets 😢
Cavs isn't my first team, but even I'm starting to feel worried