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Hour 1: "Monumental Choke Job": Lima Rips Atkinson After Cavs Blow Huge Lead
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- May 20, 2026
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- 2225
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Summary
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima clash over the Cleveland Cavaliers' monumental collapse against the New York Knicks in Game 1. They dissect Kenny Atkinson’s refusal to call timeouts during a massive run and James Harden’s inability to stop Jalen Brunson. The discussion heats up as they debate whether the season is salvageable after one of the worst choke jobs in franchise history. 01:55 - Cavs Playoff Collapse 06:10 - Atkinson Coaching Critique 10:15 - Cleveland Heartbreak Debate 14:40 - Ken and Anthony Clash 20:20 - James Harden Struggles 24:45 - Garden Atmosphere Shift 28:50 - Timeout Strategy Failure 35:20 - Defensive Matchup Issues 39:30 - Caller Fan Frustration