CLEVELAND, Ohio — In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor explore the noticeably more serious tone around the locker room this season, pointing to injuries, heightened expectations and the missing spark of Darius Garland’s infectious joy.

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Takeaways:

Q: Why have the Cavaliers been starting games slowly and falling into early deficits?

A: The primary issue identified is the team’s rotation, particularly the minutes early in the first quarter when Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen are off the floor. During this stretch, the offense is funneled through Evan M

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