# Reacting to the Cavs’ Game 6 loss to the Raptors, setting up a potentially franchise shaking Game 7

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Podcast: [Wine and Gold Talk Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wine-and-gold-talk-podcast-902250)
Published: 2026-05-02T08:50:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor, and Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing Game 6 overtime loss to a severely shorthanded Toronto Raptors team, setting up a high-stakes Game 7. The panel heavily critiques the team's underperformance, specifically highlighting the passive play of stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, alongside questionable lineup and challenge decisions by head coach Kenny Atkinson. Despite holding home-court advantage for the series finale, the speakers express deep concern over the Cavaliers' legitimacy as title contenders, noting that a first-round exit could result in sweeping rotational and coaching changes for the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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