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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 1H 17M

What Game 4 meant for Donovan Mitchell's legacy; Should Chase DeLauter lead off for the Guardians instead of Steven Kwan?

from Terry’s Talkin’ · host Terry Pluto, Cleveland.com

Highlights: How did Donovan Mitchell secure a critical Game 4 victory for the Cavaliers? He shifted to an aggressive, highly physical approach, drawing fouls and scoring 39 of his 43 points in the second half to tie an NBA playoff record and even the series. James Harden's home versus road playoff performances: Harden has been highly efficient shooting and facilitating at home, but has struggled drastically with poor shooting percentages and high turnovers on the road. Why Evan Mobley's traditional interior game is more valuable than his outside shooting. His dominant rebounding, defensive shot-altering, and forceful rim scoring perfectly complement the guard-heavy roster, negating his need to shoot a high volume of three-pointers. J.B. Bickerstaff goes off on the officiating. He aimed to plant a seed with officials for future games regarding a massive free-throw disparity while also motivating his roster by demonstrating his unwavering support. Mitchell's Game 4 vs. LeBron James' famous 2007 playoff game. What the plus-minus statistics reveal about the Cavs' role players. Harden demonstrates a deep thinking process about the game. Originally a defense-first coach, Mike Brown has loosened up his philosophy to create a fast-paced, highly potent offense that maximizes the talents of stars like Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Is Steven Kwan’s prolonged hitting slump threatening his leadoff spot? Should it? What drove the Guardians to trade a pitching prospect for catcher Patrick Bailey. A reader asks about the low MLB batting averages. We provide some historical context. What are the primary factors causing the modern decline in batting averages? What Terry will remember about former Browns tight end David Njoku. Jose Ramirez, Travis Bazzana and stolen bases. And a listener email about his most memorable baseball game with his child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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