EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 38 MIN
ADJUSTMENTS: Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren Must Better Handle The Cleveland Cavaliers Aggressive Defensive Strategy
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Detroit Pistons face a must-win Game 5 at home—can Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren clean up costly turnovers and ignite their offense in time? Ku breaks down how aggressive pick-and-roll coverage, poor fast-break execution, and misused mismatches involving Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have stifled Detroit's scoring. Are the Pistons ready to employ sharper spacing and smarter reads to punish Cleveland’s defensive gambits? On defense, the Pistons’ resilience is tested by unfavorable Duncan Robinson switches, as Cleveland relentlessly attacks for high-percentage looks. Should Detroit switch Ausar Thompson to guarding James Harden and keep Cade Cunningham on Donovan Mitchell to counter Cleveland's relocation tactics? Ku explores key lineup and tactical adjustments to halt the Cavaliers’ momentum. Don’t miss the deep analysis on how the Pistons can flip the series and why Game 5 could be the turning point. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttps://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. WayfairHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel.Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Detroit Pistons face a must-win Game 5 at home—can Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren clean up costly turnovers and ignite their offense in time? Ku breaks down how aggressive pick-and-roll coverage, poor fast-break execution, and misused mismatches involving Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have stifled Detroit's scoring. Are the Pistons ready to employ sharper spacing and smarter reads to punish Cleveland’s defensive gambits? On defense, the Pistons’ resilience is tested by unfavorable Duncan Robinson switches, as Cleveland relentlessly attacks for high-percentage looks. Should Detroit switch Ausar Thompson to guarding James Harden and keep Cade Cunningham on Donovan Mitchell to counter Cleveland's relocation tactics? Ku explores key lineup and tactical adjustments to halt the Cavaliers’ momentum. Don’t miss the deep analysis on how the Pistons can flip the series and why Game 5 could be the turning point.
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