The Cavs Gave Away Game 1… Did They Blow The Series Too?!

The crew is heated, and rightfully so. Coach E and the fellas break down one of the most gut-wrenching losses in recent Cavaliers playoff history — Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Cleveland jumped out to a 22-point lead, dominated the paint 10-for-14 in the third quarter, and somehow found a way to lose. The tape doesn't lie, and neither does this panel. Coach E, Taboo Timmons, Zen, and Rick go play-by-play on what went wrong — from Kenny Atkinson's questionable timeout management, to James Harden going ice cold (5-for-16, 6 turnovers), to Donovan Mitchell disappearing down the stretch. The debate gets real: is this the most embarrassing loss in Cavaliers history? And who on this roster can match Jalen Brunson in a close game when it counts? Then the conversation shifts west — OKC vs. San Antonio is heating up, and the guys weigh in on whether Wembanyama and the young Spurs have enough gas in the tank to knock off the defending champs. And because it's Game for All Seasons, they don't stop at hoops. The crew debates Drake's new album Iceman, J. Cole's legacy, and the UMG streaming war that could shake up the music industry. Coach E closes it out with his Postgame Word — and this week, it's all about planting seeds. This isn’t just a podcast… It’s a GAME FOR ALL SEASONS. 📺 Watch full episodes on the Coach E YouTube Channel – Like & Subscribe! 🧠 Learn more or sign up for coaching, training, or meal prep inbox Coach E on Instagram @bigEv216 or email him [email protected] 📩 Want to be part of the conversation? Email: [email protected] or leave a voicemail: 216-452-2608. 📲 Follow Coach E: Instagram – @BigEv216 | X – @BigEv216 | TikTok – @BigEv216 | Facebook – Evan Curry Powered by Perfect Time Fitness & Meal Prep