James Harden Redemption! + How Can Cade Will Pistons to Victory? | ALL NBA PODCAST

Adam Mares, Bryce Simon, and Danny Cunningham break down the biggest NBA playoff storylines, focusing on the intense Cavaliers vs. Pistons series and why it still feels completely up for grabs. They discuss how the matchup has evolved, the massive free throw disparity, Detroit’s spacing issues, and the impact of Ausar Thompson’s elite defense despite offensive limitations. The episode also dives into Jalen Duren’s struggles, Cade Cunningham’s impressive playoff performance, and what the Cavaliers are learning about themselves during this series. Danny Cunningham joins the show to provide insight on Cleveland, including Evan Mobley’s growth as a playmaker, strong defensive work from Max Strus and Dean Wade, and James Harden’s playoff redemption story. The conversation wraps with a bigger-picture look at which NBA teams may need to rethink or change their formula moving forward. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking playoff adjustments, young stars, and the evolving identity of contenders.

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00:00 - Intro
01:50 Pistons and Cavs still feels wide open
03:40 How has this series evolved
05:21 Free throw difference has been massive
08:15 Detroit has a spacing problem
12:25 Ausar’s spacing limitations
14:25 Ausar’s stellar defense
16:58 Duren’s horrific series
22:16 Cade is so impressive
30:29 Danny Cunningham joins to talk Cavs
33:38 James Harden playoff redemption
36:02 Evan Mobley’s playmaking
39:42 Strus and Wade have done a good job guarding Cade
43:25 The Cavs are finding out who they really are
47:50 Mobley growing up
52:40 Teams who need to change their formula

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