The Chase Down: A Cleveland Cavaliers Pod
Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers and the rest of the NBA through their Wine and Gold colored glasses.
Episodes
Darius Garland returned to the lineup along with Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill. As the Cavs debuted their throwback jerseys, the offense threw back to the success of last season. Justin and Carter take a look at the win over the Sixers and discuss how Donovan Mitchell was able to have so much success, the impact of the improved ball movement, and the return of the Cavs dominant paint attack.
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After a loss to the Toronto Raptors and win over the Atlanta Hawks, the Cleveland Cavaliers sit at 4-3. Justin and Carter look at the strong defense to this point, and what the offense can do to catch up. As well as Jaylon Tyson getting comfortable, Donovan Mitchell continuing his excellent play and more.
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After stringing together a solid winning streak, the Cleveland Cavaliers were unable to keep the momentum going with a sub par showing against the Boston Celtics. Justin is joined by Mike Lucas of The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show to talk about the loss. From what parts can be attributed to focus and effort, to which aspects are part of larger concerns that the team will need to work towards correcting.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to their first winning streak of the season after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks and blowing out the Detroit Pistons. Justin and Carter discuss the dominant performance of Donovan Mitchell and the strides the team has taken in shoring up it's defense. They also discuss the season debut of De'Andre Hunter, the continued strong play of Sam Merrill, and the progress of Evan Mobley.
Justin and Carter discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers getting their first win of the season over the Brooklyn Nets. From a bounce back performance from Jarrett Allen, another strong outing from Donovan Mitchell and the growing pains that are likely still ahead for this group.
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Justin and Carter discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers struggles in their opening night matchup against the New York Knicks. Taking a look at the defensive breakdowns and inconsistency that ultimately cost them the game. As well as our first look at a much more assertive version of Evan Mobley, the NBA debut of Tyrese Proctor and the explosive third quarter from Donovan Mitchell. As well as the first real look at Lonzo Ball and Larry Na...
Justin and Carter dive into the last two preseason games from the Cleveland Cavaliers to find indications of what we may see during the regular season. From the individual performances of Jaylon Tyson and Tyrese Proctor, to the potential variance with the Cavs bench and new defensive approach. As well as a proclamation about Evan Mobley.
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Justin and Carter react to the Cleveland Cavaliers first preseason game against the Chicago Bulls. Taking a look at the new starting lineup, deeper rotation players that made a strong impression and what takeaways may end up mattering for the regular season.
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Cayleigh Griffin hosts Cavs All Access Live from Media Day presented by The Cleveland Clinic, featuring Justin and Carter. As they dive into expectations for next season, what they plan on learning from Media Day and what swing factors will likely define the Cavs next season.
Audio includes player podium interviews, as well as exclusive interviews with Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson and Lonzo Ball.
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Justin and Carter react to the Cavs signing of Thomas Bryant before diving into listener questions ahead of Media Day. Discussing expectations for Jaylon Tyson, how Evan Mobley may be used next year, anticipated lineups and more!
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President of Business Operations for WNBA Cleveland Allison Howard joins Justin and Carter to discuss last week's media event, how they plan to approach the runway to 2028, how fans can remain engaged with the brand and why it was so important for the WNBA to return to Cleveland.
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Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily and Locked On Magic joins Justin and Carter to discuss the offseason for the Orlando Magic. How Desmond Bane will fit in with the team, what swing factors exist for them, and how they might match up against the Cavs.
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Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks joins Justin and Carter to preview how the Atlanta Hawks will match up against the Cavs next season. Thoughts from their offseason, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and what the expectations are coming off an offseason with a lot of change.
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Justin and Carter are joined by Andrew Claudio of Knicks Film School to discuss the offseason for the New York Knicks and how they match up against the Cavs. Where both teams have an advantage, how expectations compare between the two teams and a lot more!
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Justin and Carter go over the latest news surrounding the Cavs before diving into their spicy takes and predications for the upcoming season.
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Justin and Carter take a look at the NBA schedule drop and try to break down what points of interest may be there for the Cavs. As well as the latest WNBA Cleveland news, and some over/unders for the top teams in the Eastern and Western Conference.
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Dan Favale of the Hardwood Knocks podcast and Bleacher Report joins Justin and Carter to take a look at the Eastern Conference. They take a look at where the tier breaks are in the East, and which teams are best equipped to challenge the Cavs next season.
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Justin and Carter check-in with their listeners to answer their questions as we get another month closer to the 2025-2026 season. From who should start at small forward, how to keep Evan Mobley involved, what changes could be seen on offense and defense, plus much more!
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Justin and Carter discuss the Cavs group for next year's In Season Tournament. From there they discuss how the Cavs may approach the absence of Darius Garland should he miss time to start the season. Who gets elevated into the rotation, how do you balance the rotation, and what can be done to manage the workload for Donovan Mitchell.
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Danny Cunningham of The Inside Shot, Locked on Cavs and 92.3 The Fan joins Justin to discuss his takeaways from the end of Summer League. From there they discuss how each prospect could go about potentially earning minutes, and how they would most likely be asked to contribute within the rotation.
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Hosts And Creators
Carter Rodriguez
Justin Rowan