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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 15 MIN

Did the Cavaliers make a business decision by losing to Lakers last night?

from Afternoon Drive on The Fan

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' strategic positioning in the Eastern Conference, focusing on the team's apparent desire to avoid the Boston Celtics. They also examine the New York Knicks' recent struggles and the broader impact of legalized gambling on how fans perceive teams jockeying for playoff spots. 01:01 - Cavaliers Seeding Strategy 04:35 - Knicks Strategic Losses 11:14 - Atkinson Playoff Rotations

Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter break down the Cleveland Cavaliers' strategic positioning in the Eastern Conference, focusing on the team's apparent desire to avoid the Boston Celtics. They also examine the New York Knicks' recent struggles and the broader impact of legalized gambling on how fans perceive teams jockeying for playoff spots. 01:01 - Cavaliers Seeding Strategy 04:35 - Knicks Strategic Losses 11:14 - Atkinson Playoff Rotations

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Did the Cavaliers make a business decision by losing to Lakers last night?

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