Why the Cleveland Cavaliers are BEST SUITED for the playoffs! | Strus or De’Andre Hunter to START?!

On this episode of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham (The Inside Shot, 92.3 The Fan, Cleveland Magazine) analyzes De’Andre Hunter’s role in the starting lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sam Merrill’s recent shooting improvement, and the team’s strategic approach to managing player minutes. Cunningham reflects on the Cavs’ impressive 15-game winning streak to start the season and highlights their standout victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He provides insights into the team’s potential for a deep playoff run and their positioning as legitimate championship contenders. The episode offers a mix of recent developments and season-long trends, giving listeners a comprehensive look at the Cavaliers’ performance and prospects.
Check out Danny’s new Substack, The Inside Shot: https://theinsideshot.substack.com/

Your favorite podcast now has a newsletter! In One-stop for ultimate team and league coverage delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free now, at lockedondaily.com.
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!
WayFair
After the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.
SKIMS
Shop SKIMS Mens at SKIMS.com/lockedonnba. Let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select “podcast” in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.
OpenPhone
The #1 business phone system designed to help you keep your work and personal life separate. Right now, OpenPhone is offering 20% off your first 6 months when you go to OpenPhone.com/LOCKEDONNBA. and if you have existing numbers with another service, OpenPhone will port them over at no extra charge!
Door Dash
They Swoosh, You Save: when any player scores 50 or more points in a game during the 24/25 NBA regular season, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off with promo code NBA50. 50% Off 1 Order (Up to $10 Off)
Offer valid from 9:00 AM PT through 11:59 PM PT after a 50 point performance in any game during the NBA season on orders placed at participating merchant locations. Valid only in the United States. Maximum value of discount is $10.00. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass account. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/.
FanDuel
Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.
FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOCavs?sid=YouTube

Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More
🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA

#Cavs #ClevelandCavaliers #NBA

13 comments

  3. Thunder and Celtics are both going to be challenging tests but I think this Cavs team can get it done and if they eliminate the celtics it could be argued they would be favored vs the Thunder. But with Chet coming back they are looking super scary, it's hard to say. In any case, nothing is guaranteed and they have proven they are the deadliest scoring team in the league and just added a guy who scores almost 20 ppg. that's no small upgrade either.

  6. That Tyson stat line vs the Pelicans is crazy for a rookie getting a first start. He has looked very promising, happy to see him make the most out of his minutes.

  7. No question Deandre Hunter is the better player, however Max Strus is the better fit until proven otherwise. Hunter also thrived in the 6th man role averaging 19ppg with Hawks so why not bring him off the bench for now.

  9. Coach Kenny is the coach of the year because of how he handles the minutes allocation but my only knock would be that he can't stick with the same substitution pattern against certain teams. The last game the Cavs played the Celtics Mobley didn't play almost the entire 4th quarter. I know Mobley was struggling that night but he should've been in the game for all 12 minutes of the 4th quarter and not just the last two minutes because that game was there for the taking and I believe Mobley would have been the difference but we will never know because he only was put back in the game when Boston stretched the lead to I believe 9 points with a little over 2 minutes to go! " Let's Go Cavs"!

  11. Even though it's only two games against not good teams, you can really see De'Andre Hunter fitting in like a glove already. Both the offense and defense have run so much smoother. He hasn't needed the ball in his hands much at all in order to make an impact as a scorer, and their defense has seemed much more connected than it's ever been. His midrange game will add an extra element to an already ridiculous offense.

Leave a Reply