# Is Kenny Atkinson Is One Bad Game Away From Losing His Job?

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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: 2026-05-11T13:38:55+00:00
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The crew breaks down what needs to change for the Cavs in Game 4, and the conversation keeps circling back to Kenny Atkinson's coaching decisions — specifically, why it took going down 0-2 to figure out basic playoff adjustments like shortening the rotation and managing Harden's usage. The hosts are convinced the Cavs have more talent than Detroit, but point out that JB Bickerstaff's Pistons play with a clarity and purpose that Cleveland simply hasn't matched, with guys doing exactly what they're supposed to do while the Cavs look scatterbrained and confused. There's also a growing concern about Max Struess being an absolute sieve defensively against Cade Cunningham, even as his two late-game hustle plays helped save Game 3. The bottom line: if the Cavs lose tonight, nobody on the coaching staff or roster is safe.

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