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Mar 2025
37m 26s

Cavaliers clinch playoffs | Giannis gets...

THE ATHLETIC
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Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 52nd win and a playoff berth. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the way the Cavs are maximizing De’Andre Hunter, Payton Pritchard’s 43 points off the bench for the Celtics, and Giannis joining the 20,000 point club. Then, the Athletic’s Fred Katz joins the show to discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP ascension, the science behind his development, and OKC’s chances at a title.


Host: Dave DuFour

With: Es Baraheni & Fred Katz

Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht

Audio Producer: Grayson Moody


Read Fred’s story on Shai here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6174500/2025/03/05/shai-gilgeous-alexander-sga-thunder-mvp-nba/

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