Episode
Reacting to the Cavs' playoff-preview win over Hawks
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- Wine and Gold Talk Podcast
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- Apr 9, 2026
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- 3387
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Summary
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' 122-116 victory over the Atlanta Hawks and analyze the implications of a potential first-round playoff matchup between the two teams. The conversation highlights Cleveland's distinct interior advantage largely driven by Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, as well as the significant two-way impact of Dean Wade's return to the starting lineup. The hosts also praise Donovan Mitchell's mental fortitude, adaptability, and MVP-level leadership throughout a challenging season. Finally, the discussion dives into playoff seeding strategies, with the hosts arguing that remaining the fourth seed might offer the Cavaliers a more favorable postseason path by forcing top Eastern Conference threats — like Boston and New York — to face each other early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices