# Hour 1: Is the Cavs-Pistons Series Over if Cleveland Wins Tonight?

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Podcast: [The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ken-carman-show-with-anthony-lima-1099928)
Published: 2026-05-13T14:03:49+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2213

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate whether a victory in Detroit tonight would effectively end the series for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They analyze Donovan Mitchell’s recent historic performance and Evan Mobley’s defensive dominance while comparing the current team’s identity to LeBron-era rivalries. The conversation also touches on the pressure facing James Harden and officiating storylines involving J.B. Bickerstaff. 01:50 - Mitchell's Virtuoso Performance 06:20 - Lack of True Rivalry 10:40 - NBA Parity and History 17:05 - Physicality and Isaiah Stewart 22:10 - Officiating and Fan Anxiety 28:30 - Winning Tonight Ends Series 37:50 - Evan Mobley's Defensive Dominance

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