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00:40Hello, and here we go. It's Thursday night in the NBA on 2K Sports. I'm Brian Anderson alongside Clark Kellogg
00:48and Grant Hill. Allie LaForce is our reporter. Let's see some of the numbers here for Keon Ellis. Over the
00:55past 10 games, his effective field goal percentage has really taken a tumble.
01:00In layman's terms, his offense just isn't as well-rounded as it could be right now.
01:05Now the starting group for the visitors. Mitchell out there with Keon Ellis. And then there's Charles Bassey. Then there's
01:11Kevin Herter. And it's Watson in at power forward. And for the Cavaliers, it's Hunter and Mobley teaming up at
01:18forward. Sam Merrill out there with Darius Garland. And it's Allen in at the pivot spot, manning the middle.
01:23Every NBA season has its ups and downs through the year, Clark. Must be hard to stay focused through all
01:29that.
01:29Yeah, you're speaking the truth there because, one, the external factors are ever-present. Noise from the outside. But also,
01:37you're in your own head more than anybody else. So being able to stay focused is critically important. And it's
01:43a mental discipline. It's something that players have to work at.
01:47He's consistent from out there. Especially when you give him that kind of room.
01:52Merrill outside.
01:56And Mobley throws it down.
01:59Oh, the hammer.
02:01Mobley, a powerful dude out there.
02:03Here's Mitchell.
02:05And count the basket.
02:07He was fouled.
02:08And he's going to the line for one more.
02:19That free throw is good for Mitchell.
02:24And so Garland will bring it up for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
02:27They want to keep rolling here, following the win against Brooklyn.
02:30And most of the arena was totally against them.
02:33But they looked inward, trusted each other, and made good plays.
02:37Well, you know, the cohesiveness was evident out there.
02:40These guys feel like they can win in any arena.
02:43And they proved it that game.
02:45Ellis' shot is off.
02:46You wonder, where was the defense that time?
02:49But they got lucky.
02:50Here's Merrill.
02:53And it's Allen who slams it home.
02:56Well, you see the hustle from Allen there, guys.
02:58And his relentlessness and the mindset to keep at it
03:01really allows him to gobble up those offensive boards.
03:05With the explosive leaping ability,
03:07he's able to play center despite being undersized.
03:11The Cavaliers have gone 4-5 so far.
03:14Looking sharp.
03:15Now here's Merrill.
03:16He had a 12-point outing in their last game against the Nets in Brooklyn.
03:24Outside Garland.
03:25Shot clock at 6.
03:26No good from outside.
03:29Gone 3-4.
03:30Off to a nice start.
03:31Well, we have a chance to hear from Choms Charania.
03:33He's calling in right now.
03:35Choms, great to have you on, bud.
03:36Thanks, guys.
03:37Well, it's been a remarkable comeback story for Lonzo Ball.
03:40He became the first player ever to undergo cartilage replacement surgery
03:45on his left knee.
03:46Now with a roll on a winning team in Cleveland,
03:49this is a great situation for a player whose IQ for the game is as good as ever.
03:54The cagey veteran.
03:55All right, Choms, thank you.
03:57Oh, that was nasty.
03:59A two-hand mega slam.
04:01Man, I don't think anyone was going to stop him there.
04:03Well, guys, I'm glad they didn't try because I don't want anybody to get hurt out there.
04:09Now here's Garland.
04:10He's coming off a 10-point game against the Nets in Brooklyn.
04:14You know, when you throw in the assist, he had a monster night.
04:17You talk about a catch radius.
04:20I don't think you could miss Mobley with that pass if you tried.
04:24Yep, that one's good.
04:26Bassie's got his second basket of the night.
04:28And another great assist.
04:31The offense is really clicking now.
04:33You know, the defense has really been kept off balance because of the outstanding passes.
04:38Four straight field goals have been made off an assist.
04:40Here's Herter.
04:41Played it in with a nice touch off the window.
04:44Their offense looking like a well-oiled machine.
04:48Yeah, shots falling off to a very good start offensively as a result.
04:52Now here's Mobley.
04:54He had a 12-point outing in their last game against the Nets in Brooklyn.
04:58And he was so disruptive at the defensive end.
05:01Four steals on the night.
05:02Seems like this offense is being executed the way it was designed.
05:06Yeah, I'm sure Coach couldn't be happier with the results.
05:10Starting to find his rhythm.
05:12He's cooking and he knows it.
05:14And you know what?
05:14They're going to keep using it.
05:15I mean, he'll be the centerpiece of their offense today.
05:17You can bank on that.
05:20The visitors with the ball.
05:22Six-point lead.
05:24Their last game, a win against the Suns.
05:26Looking to carry it into this one.
05:28They were lights out from beyond the arc.
05:30And they spaced the floor beautifully in that one.
05:32There's all kind of talk in the game today about stretching the floor.
05:36Because when you do that, everything else just becomes a little easier.
05:40Getting enough shots in close to play inside out.
05:44Mitchell, the pass to Watson.
05:50Outside Mitchell.
05:51Pass to Herter.
05:52Over Hunter.
05:54Herter can't hit.
05:55He will not be happy with himself.
05:57Got a good look from mid-range there.
05:59Inside.
06:00And Allen gets it to go.
06:03Allen's got eight points.
06:04Well, I love the mindset of Allen there.
06:06I mean, when he gets the ball in that spot, he's very aggressive.
06:09Ellis, left side.
06:11Back to Mitchell.
06:11And here's Passy.
06:13It's Herter on the wing.
06:16And that time, also a missed shot.
06:20Here's Garland.
06:22Merrill with it.
06:23He's picked up by Ellis.
06:24With the step back.
06:25Here's Hunter.
06:27The shot is good.
06:28And this game is back to even.
06:30They are passing the ball around tremendously right now.
06:34Here's Mitchell.
06:36Playing Phoenix.
06:37He was nearly unstoppable.
06:39It's Watson on the wing.
06:40Over Mobley.
06:42And he tries it off the glass.
06:44But it's no good.
06:45Cleveland has gone one of four from deep.
06:48Hunter passes to Merrill.
06:50Cleveland working the ball around now.
06:53And no good.
06:54Had a chance to take the lead.
06:56It's Herter on the wing.
06:58Outside Mitchell.
07:00He's in his comfort zone.
07:02Two for two to start this one.
07:04Put your head down and go to work.
07:06That's what they need to do.
07:08Yeah, these teams trading punches right now.
07:10I mean, it's table tennis.
07:11Back and forth we go.
07:12And so now a timeout called by Kenny Atkinson.
07:15A moment to rest and confer on the game plan.
07:18So it's both teams making substitutions here.
07:33And so it's Paul with it.
07:34He brings it up for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
07:37Trailing by two.
07:38And despite the difference in talent levels,
07:40these teams were fairly evenly matched last year.
07:43How about that?
07:45Throwing it down.
07:46Allen oozes energy and teammates feed off of it.
07:51Gone two for four from range to start things off.
07:57James deciding where to go with it.
07:59Bassy.
08:00The shot misses.
08:02He's as surprised as we are.
08:04Most nights that bucket is automatic.
08:06There's the three.
08:08Achimura with a rebound.
08:09And so far, they've had the advantage on the boards.
08:13Yeah, nothing major.
08:14Not a huge advantage.
08:16But certainly a good sign for them going forward.
08:20And a miss there on the triple.
08:22Yeah, and the defense has really got to tighten up on them.
08:24I mean, he's just too dangerous from the three-point line.
08:30Here's Tyson.
08:32Herder defending.
08:33And it's Allen who slams it home.
08:36And guys, Allen is certainly in the zone.
08:38I mean, he's found his rhythm.
08:40And when he does that, he'll stay with it.
08:42He won't let up.
08:44And the visitors call time here.
08:54Watson, he's checked in for Bassy.
08:57And as we near the end of the group stage,
08:59let's see where we stand in the NBA Cup tournament.
09:02Well, this is an interesting format.
09:03Since each team plays so few games towards the NBA Cup,
09:07they get weeded out in a hurry.
09:12Feuding an excellent 56% in this quarter.
09:16Pass to Watson.
09:17Back to Mitchell.
09:18Fires it.
09:19And it's good.
09:20Off the back rim and in.
09:22Mitchell's got his third bucket of the night.
09:24You know, they'll take the points,
09:26but I'm sure Coach will prefer a higher percentage look next time.
09:32Here's Mobley.
09:36Launches it.
09:38A shot by Tyson.
09:39No good.
09:40You know he wants that one back.
09:42Right in his wheelhouse.
09:44And there's James on the assist by Herder.
09:47That's been the story of their offense so far.
09:50Getting a number of looks from point-blank range.
09:56Ball looks over the floor.
09:58And he comes up with a bucket.
10:01Boy, absolutely no rim protection.
10:04Leading to a lot of easy buckets here.
10:07There's 25 seconds left in the first quarter.
10:09Hachimura, right side.
10:11And it's slammed in by Hachimura.
10:13That is big time by Hachimura.
10:17No mercy at all.
10:21Here's Mobley.
10:22And Mobley throws it down.
10:25He makes the D look silly.
10:27What an incredible move.
10:30Man, how about that finish right there?
10:32Not too bad.
10:33I gotta tell you what, safe to say,
10:35that was a good-looking play from start to finish.
10:37I know it's early,
10:38but you have to wonder if these offenses can keep this up.
10:42High-octane action for sure.
10:44Crowd-pleasing already.
10:46Both teams have it going here early
10:48and still close through the first quarter.
10:51They're up by two.
10:52Don't go away.
10:53We'll be back momentarily.
11:04We'll be back momentarily.
11:11Man, this has been a fairly close game
11:13through the first quarter.
11:14We'll see what happens here in the second.
11:16And what do you guys think about the visitors here in this one?
11:19Well, clearly, they played well in the first period
11:21because of their selfless attitude.
11:23Yeah, and you know,
11:24so many of their hoops came off an assist,
11:26which is a good sign for ball movement
11:28and sharing that ball.
11:35We've got ball.
11:36Well, Mitchell Robinson is out there with Evan Mobley
11:39and it's Tyson in at the small forward position.
11:42That's the five for Cleveland right now.
11:44Pass to Gay.
11:45Back to Prince.
11:45From 13.
11:48And the rebound goes to the Cavaliers.
11:50Next matchup,
11:51they'll be home against the Nets.
11:53That'll be the second and last game of a quick homestand.
11:56And when Ball has the ball,
11:58it's in good hands.
12:00He can run the offense,
12:02no doubt.
12:03Shooting very well.
12:04Well, 62% and going right at the defense.
12:07Time now to hear from our reporter,
12:09Allie LaForce.
12:10Thanks.
12:11Coach Kenny Atkinson demanding that Evan Mobley
12:14stay in attack mode the entire game.
12:16And Mobley said,
12:17I have a lot of different skill sets
12:18that I can bring to the table.
12:20Being out there and challenging myself
12:22is going to sharpen them
12:23and get them where they need to be.
12:25Back to you guys.
12:25On the rise.
12:27All right, Allie, thanks for the report.
12:28Trying to take what the defense allows,
12:31but he couldn't get it to go.
12:32And it's slammed in by Atsin Murad.
12:35Hey, you know what he lacks in size,
12:37he makes up for with his vertical.
12:40Ball finds Mobley.
12:46Outside Robinson.
12:49There's Ball with a three.
12:51Gay with a rebound.
12:53Defensively, you pick your poison.
12:55That time, they gambled off the right guy.
12:59Pass to Gillespie.
13:00Here's the three.
13:02No luck on that one.
13:05Cavaliers trail by four.
13:07Fourteen feet away.
13:09To the left wing.
13:10Second chance shot.
13:13Cleveland again missing.
13:14There's no way that's the best look
13:16this offense can produce.
13:18Not at all.
13:18I mean, that's where they want him
13:20looking for a teammate,
13:21not trying to do it on his own.
13:23He needs to share the wealth there.
13:25Let's find out the news on Charles Bassey.
13:27Allie, what's the update?
13:29He let me know that it's a strange hip,
13:30which causes plenty of soreness
13:32and shooting pain in that area.
13:34If it gets worse,
13:35this could be a tough pill to swallow
13:37for a team that was hoping
13:38to make some noise in the postseason.
13:40But for now, he's got the green light,
13:42and they'll be monitoring him closely.
13:44Sending it back to you now.
13:46All right, Allie, thanks for the intel.
13:47You know, you learn a lot about yourself
13:49through these long rehab processes.
13:52There's a physical component for sure,
13:54but I think mentally and psychologically
13:56is where the real challenge is.
13:58I have no doubt he'll return,
14:00and my guess is he'll be better
14:02and stronger than ever.
14:03Darius Garland, he's checked in
14:05for the Cavaliers.
14:08The visitors with the ball.
14:11Mitchell, the pass to Watson.
14:14It's Watson on the wing.
14:16Back to Mitchell.
14:18It's Watson on the wing.
14:19Shoots over Mobley.
14:21And a big bounce off the rim,
14:23but it sinks right in.
14:25Achimura's got six.
14:27And so it's Garland who brings up the ball
14:29for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
14:31Hits a three-point game.
14:33Three-pointer, no good.
14:34And I'm surprised that didn't go down.
14:36I mean, I'm sure he is, too.
14:39Back to James.
14:40Pass to Achimura.
14:42James, outside.
14:45And the rebound goes to Cleveland.
14:50Ball outside.
14:53Mobley outside.
14:54Fires from deep.
14:56Achimura with a rebound.
14:58Going 0 for 2 from outside
15:00in the second quarter.
15:01Mitchell finds James.
15:06And in the second quarter,
15:08a little under three-and-a-half minutes
15:09played already.
15:10Achimura from long range.
15:12He didn't make them pay for that weak defense,
15:14but they just can't rely on him
15:16to miss those kind of shots.
15:18That evens the score.
15:20Garland's got the second bucket on the night.
15:22And Grant, when it comes to a franchise player,
15:25how much does it help to have a guy
15:27who unites the locker room?
15:28Well, you know, B.A.,
15:29when you think of guys like LeBron James
15:31or a Stephen Curry or Tim Duncan,
15:34it's not just about their play on the court,
15:37but the type of person you see in the locker room.
15:40That can rally a franchise.
15:43And so now a timeout called by Kenny Atkinson.
15:47Coach probably just checking to make sure
15:48everybody's on the same page here.
16:00For the Cavaliers.
16:02Allen, he's checked in for Robinson.
16:04Hunter comes in for Tyson.
16:06And it's Merrill in for ball.
16:21On defense, the visiting team.
16:24Garland, the pass to Allen.
16:26Back to Garland.
16:28And he converts the layup.
16:29That's seven points for Darius Garland.
16:32Slithery inside.
16:33Garland has that short area of quickness.
16:38Ellis outside.
16:40To the inside.
16:41Here's Achimura.
16:43Outside for Mitchell.
16:45Let's go with a three.
16:47Hunter with the rebound.
16:48It's tough to get open in this league.
16:50And when you do, it hurts not to capitalize.
16:53The putback controls the rebound
16:56and the putback.
16:57And the Cavaliers lead by two.
17:00Boy, completely inexcusable
17:01and unacceptable when you don't box out, Allen.
17:04This guy's a monster as an offensive rebounder.
17:07And he's coming off a huge performance
17:09and his confidence couldn't be any higher.
17:12And his coach knows that too.
17:14Showing no signs of slowing or cooling down.
17:17They're going to ride him as far as he can take him.
17:19Wade, he's checked in for Mobley.
17:27Mitchell, no good on the free throw.
17:30The Cavaliers have gone just 5 of 12 here in the second quarter.
17:34Now that's a textbook alley-oop.
17:36I thought he'd go for the slam, but that worked.
17:39It actually almost makes it a little more special.
17:43Grace over power is how I would look at it.
17:46Herder.
17:46Here's Ellis.
17:48Sends it home from three-point land.
17:51Ellis has got his first bucket of the game
17:53and he's on the board for three.
17:58Here's Merrill.
17:59No made baskets yet.
18:01Garland for three.
18:02No go there.
18:04He's three for nine in this one.
18:06Gone just one of five so far this quarter from three.
18:10Passy.
18:10The pass to Herder.
18:12And it's off from three-point range.
18:15The Cavs trailing.
18:18The fader.
18:21Oh!
18:22A dunk and a foul!
18:23A powerhouse move!
18:25He's got a chance for one more at the line.
18:29Charles Bassi picks one up.
18:31And let's take a moment here to get your take, guys,
18:33on the scoring so far for the Cavaliers.
18:35They've been really going at the defense in the painted area.
18:39And so far, the opposition really hasn't had an answer for them.
18:43You know, another thing they've done really well, I think,
18:45is get quality shots from behind the three-point line
18:47and knock them down, too.
18:49Here's Watson.
18:51That one falls.
18:52Nice setup by Mitchell.
18:54Mitchell's got his fifth assist in this one.
18:57Well, it's certainly been a rollercoaster ride.
18:59You do me one, I'll do you one better.
19:02It feels like we have a lead change every few possessions.
19:05And it's good.
19:07Two points.
19:07They're finding ways to get the ball into the paint.
19:11Five consecutive buckets.
19:13And on the flip side,
19:14the defenders have to show more fight on the interior.
19:17They've got to offer more resistance here.
19:19Yeah, still close.
19:20But with their tough play on the board,
19:22we're certainly seeing the effort.
19:24Back to Merrill.
19:27With the drive.
19:28It's good.
19:30And now a three-point Cleveland lead.
19:32Hey, they're just getting pushed around inside.
19:34Yeah, you can't say that with enough emphasis.
19:37I mean, defenders are just not being aggressive enough down low.
19:41You've got to play with some physicality in the paint.
19:44On Thursday, they'll be playing against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.
19:49Then on Friday, they'll go up against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
19:54And that game against the Rockets,
19:56even though they're going against the number one team right now in the league,
20:00they feel they could win.
20:01There's a lot of confidence to this squad.
20:10And so he hits both.
20:16Cleveland has gone two of six from distance here in the second quarter.
20:23Merrill outside.
20:27Garland to three.
20:29Bassie pulls it in.
20:31And Bassie's got four rebounds now.
20:33Down low.
20:34Here's Ellis.
20:35And he makes it on the layup.
20:37Ellis has got five points.
20:39Really warming up.
20:40He's scoring it with consistency this quarter.
20:44Here's Merrill.
20:45No good with the triple.
20:50Two-for-one opportunity if they can time it right.
20:52Great way to end the quarter.
20:55Herter can't hit.
20:56Just hasn't found much consistency from the floor.
20:59But his teammates have picked up the slack.
21:01Hunter can't get it to go.
21:03And just terrible defense.
21:05I don't know how he missed that shot.
21:07Ellis good.
21:08This defense just can't stay connected to shooters.
21:12We've got 22 seconds left in the second quarter.
21:18Here's Hunter.
21:19Scores after the quick crossover.
21:22Hunter's got his second bucket on the night.
21:24Defensively, they've got to get more bodies in the paint.
21:27That's three straight field goals from below the free throw line.
21:30Back to Ellis.
21:31Pass to Bassey.
21:32Ellis outside.
21:36And no good.
21:38Trying to get that one to fall.
21:39And so a close game as we wrap up the first half of play.
21:43They're up by two.
21:44And we'll see you back here after the break.
21:46Third quarter action in just a bit.
22:16I love the depth of this team.
22:18Their subs have been huge tonight.
22:20Giving them a scoring punch that they've needed most.
22:24And credit their coach for a rather liberal substitution pattern.
22:29He mixed and matched beautifully in that first half.
22:34And next up, a look at the top performers for each team in that first half.
22:40When you have two players going at each other like this,
22:43it becomes a point of pride.
22:45That's when the sparks fly.
22:46That's when it gets interesting.
22:48For us and for the fans watching.
22:52And that is going to do it for us.
22:54Let's get back to some second half action with Brian Anderson and company.
23:13Second half of basketball is upon us.
23:15And we may be in for an exciting finish based on how close of a game we've seen so far.
23:20Jared Allen has been sensational.
23:22Through the first two quarters, he's been on fire.
23:26Explosive offensive performance.
23:28And you know what?
23:29I'll be interested to see just how much he's got left in the tank.
23:32That first half had to take a lot out of.
23:40And we've got second half action for you.
23:43Thus far, a pretty evenly contested game.
23:46We've got Kevin Herter.
23:48Aiden Watson is out there with Charles Bassey.
23:50Then there's Mitchell.
23:51And it's Ellis in at the two spot.
23:53Can't blame him.
23:54Just trying to take what the defense allows.
23:57Here's Hunter.
23:58And there it is for him.
24:00Hunter's got six points.
24:02They have no answer defensively inside.
24:04Yeah, and that's four straight field goals now they've allowed from point-blank ring.
24:09Can't happen.
24:11Now here's Mitchell.
24:12Pass to Watson.
24:13From outside the arc.
24:15The rebound by Garland.
24:17Ooh, that's a tough break.
24:18After four communication defensively, it leaves him all by himself.
24:23A moment to hear from Ali LaForce.
24:25Thanks, guys.
24:26The Cavaliers have twin towers with Jared Allen and Evan Mobley.
24:29Allen said when Evan was first drafted,
24:31there were a lot of questions on whether two big men could work together in the modern NBA.
24:36At this point, I think we've proved to everybody they're wrong.
24:39It's all working out, and every single year it gets better.
24:42Back to you guys.
24:43Okay, thanks for the report, Alec.
24:57And here on the second half of play, we're just over a minute in.
25:00And it's Allen who slams it home.
25:04How about the hops for a guy that long?
25:07Allen enjoying throwing it down like that.
25:09Bam!
25:10Thanks to AT&T for that fantastic look from their connected can.
25:15Now here's Watson.
25:16He's got 12.
25:18And that's a low-percentage shot, and I'm sure he knows it.
25:21Well, you can't be forcing a shot like that.
25:23You've got to keep the ball moving.
25:25Get something better.
25:26Now they need to think about doubling him.
25:29If they wait, he can really catch fire.
25:31And this is his second trip to the line tonight.
25:34Second team job.
25:37At the line for Cleveland.
25:39Jared Allen.
25:41Shooting.
25:42One.
25:49Allen.
25:50No good on the free throw.
25:51I like that Allen plays with attitude.
25:54He's got a competitive streak, and it blends so well with his natural athletic ability.
25:59From Pete Mitchell.
26:00Mobley grabs the board.
26:02Mobley's got four rebounds in the game.
26:05And here comes Cleveland.
26:07They've gone on an 8-0 run.
26:08And the defensive player of the year for 2025, Evan Mobley.
26:12What makes him so formidable for him?
26:14You know, he has a similar physical frame to Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett.
26:19Long-armed and athletic at 6'11".
26:22And the intangibles are all there as far as timing and IQ.
26:28Three.
26:41Gone 0 for 2 from outside here on the third.
26:44Here's Mitchell.
26:46That's basket number six in eight tries.
26:48He's bringing a lot of energy to this offense.
26:51Not letting the scoreboard discourage him right now.
26:54Boy, I tell you what.
26:55The hole would be a lot deeper if he wasn't being as efficient as he's been so far.
27:00And why go away from attacking inside if the D has no answer for you?
27:06Pass to Watson.
27:08Shoots.
27:10Cavaliers with a rebound.
27:12Hunter's got his fourth rebound in this one.
27:14And they just continue to dominate the boards.
27:17Guys, I think they've simply been the more physical team.
27:20And that's why they're ahead.
27:22Now here's Mitchell.
27:24Mitchell, 15 points in the game.
27:27Marries it from three.
27:28Herder's got eight.
27:30We see this every night.
27:32He has the skill and versatility to keep a defense guessing.
27:35Garland, the pass to Hunter.
27:38Here's Merrill.
27:40Ellis with a rebound.
27:42Gotten just 25% of their shots to fall since the half.
27:46Two for eight.
27:47Mitchell's shot is good.
27:48The defense couldn't collapse quickly enough.
27:51Cleveland leading by four.
27:53And so now a timeout called by Kenny Atkinson.
27:56He's going to take a minute to regroup with his players.
27:59Adjustments are a part of every game and every quarter of a game.
28:03I think coach sees something here.
28:05And you know what?
28:06We'll see what changes he makes coming out of this timeout.
28:12And a quick look at the 2K leaderboard.
28:14Showing which teams have really been controlling the glass over the last month.
28:18And last month, this team was active on the glass.
28:22Really put forth an effort to box out and track down misses.
28:32Mobley finds Hunter.
28:34Now here's Garland.
28:35Here's Mobley.
28:36And Mobley throws it down.
28:38You pay so much attention to Garland.
28:41And that allows teammates to get involved.
28:45Gone cold here in this third quarter.
28:47Just three of nine.
28:48And it's Watson missing.
28:50So far this quarter, he's been out of sync.
28:53It might be pressing right now.
28:55And a foul called on the way up.
28:56So he'll take two from the free throw line.
28:59It is.
29:00I mean, no reason to back off and give him the layup.
29:02He'll be much better off making him go to the line.
29:05This is his first trip to the free throw line tonight.
29:08Guys, I like that this is a part of his game that has really been consistent this year.
29:23And the second free throw is good.
29:26Just over three and a half minutes through the third.
29:31The drive by Watson.
29:32And he dunks it down.
29:34And what an aggressive move to the rim.
29:36He's really trying to fire up his teammates right now.
29:40Boy, it's not hard to feel inspired after a teammate makes that kind of finish.
29:45You know, when you're looking to close the gap, you need guys who will take it upon themselves to step
29:50up.
29:51Take the initiative and make something happen.
29:54Gone.
29:54Only one of three from deep here in the third.
29:58Ellis passes to Herter.
30:01Misses off the right iron.
30:02The Cavaliers lead by five.
30:06Here's Merrill.
30:08Cleveland again missing.
30:09I'll tell you what.
30:10We know he's been struggling tonight.
30:12But his teammates have pitched in big time.
30:15From deep, Mitchell.
30:17Count that one.
30:18He's eight for ten from the field now.
30:20This three-point shot looks so pure.
30:22The defense allowing him to get comfortable out there.
30:26Let's it go from deep.
30:28Garland, no good.
30:31Gotten two of four threes to fall here in this third quarter.
30:35For the tie.
30:37Outside Watson.
30:38Here's Bassey.
30:40Oh, and that one no question.
30:42Powered it down.
30:44So sick.
30:45The vertical ability.
30:47That was flat out awesome.
30:49He has that effortless knack for getting to the hoop.
30:52Tell you what.
30:53You'd hate to be the guy having the responsibility of guarding him.
30:58Now here's Herter.
30:59Give him eight.
31:00And that one.
31:01Good.
31:01And what's working here?
31:03Each guy is willing to make the next pass.
31:07The Cavaliers have gone seven of 13 in the second half.
31:12Mobley, a screen on Mitchell.
31:15Here's Garland.
31:17Again, Garland missing.
31:18I think he's gone completely dry.
31:21Nothing is hitting.
31:22And, you know, you can sense his frustration.
31:25This is going to be a test of his resolve here.
31:27Watson.
31:28Oh, he's now seven for 12.
31:30Yeah, these teams are playing with incredible energy.
31:33Perhaps the case simply that some kind of motivational speech is at halftime.
31:38Got both of these teams fired up.
31:40And so now a timeout called by Kenny Atkinson.
31:43He's going to talk it over with his guys.
31:45And a new group getting ready for the Cavaliers.
31:48Robinson.
31:48He's checked in for Allen.
31:50Wade comes in for Mobley.
31:51Tyson.
31:52He's checked in for Hunter.
31:53And it's Lonzo Ball in for Merrill.
32:01The Cavaliers trail by four.
32:06Garland looking around.
32:09Goes up and lays it in nice and easy.
32:12Garland's got seven points here in the quarter.
32:15Want to score in the NBA?
32:16Picks can really force the D to make tough choices.
32:22Right side, Watson.
32:24And it's in there.
32:26Adds to their lead.
32:27They've been able to rely on him all night.
32:30Here's Tyson.
32:31He's got five.
32:37To the middle.
32:38Here's Wade.
32:39Oh, a great one-two punch.
32:41Beautiful pass and a nasty jam.
32:44And plays like that one can make the difference in a close game.
32:48And it definitely got the bench on their feet, too.
32:51Making a statement for sure.
32:53I mean, we'll see if they can maintain that aggressive approach, guys.
32:59Cleveland has gone just one of five from three-point range here in the third quarter.
33:03The three from Ball.
33:05It's hauled in by Herter.
33:07Herter's got four rebounds now.
33:09To the paint.
33:10Here's Watson.
33:12Count the bucket.
33:12Coming off a perfectly placed pass.
33:15Watson's got ten points in just the second half.
33:20Outside Robinson.
33:23Cleveland working the ball around now.
33:27Pass to Tyson.
33:32Achimura with the defensive effort.
33:35Gotten two of four threes to fall here in this third quarter.
33:39Out to the right wing.
33:40From the arc.
33:42Shot is good by Gillespie.
33:44Gillespie's got five points.
33:46Defensive mix-up there.
33:48He's the last guy you want to leave open.
33:50There's a four-second difference from the shot clock and the game clock.
33:55To halt the run.
33:56And there's a nice layup by Robinson.
33:59Always ready to get rough inside.
34:01Robinson is as physical a presence down low as we have in the league.
34:07It's hauled in by Robinson.
34:12Outside Garland.
34:15Gets himself open and drills it.
34:17Garland's got nine points in the quarter.
34:19What an incredible ankle breaker to help create space for a shot.
34:24Oh, no good on the last second attempt there.
34:28Shots continuing to fall as we conclude the third.
34:31Both teams putting up some points.
34:33They lead by five.
34:35After a quick break, we're coming right back with the start of the fourth quarter.
34:51And it's time to bring up the State Farm assist of the game.
34:54Now, I know he's a big man, but he's got some point guard in him if he's making passes like
34:59this.
35:00Hey, that was a high-level pass no matter what position he came from.
35:03But it does make it stand out a little more when it's made by the big fella.
35:10Three tenths quarters behind us.
35:12One more to go.
35:13Thanks for being with us as we get ready for the fourth.
35:16Kevin Mobley out there with Mitchell Robinson.
35:19And it's Lonzo Ball.
35:20And it's Tyson in at the three slot.
35:22That's the five for Cleveland right now.
35:26James outside.
35:29Off with the layup.
35:30The Cavs trailing.
35:33Here's Porter.
35:34And he hits it to tie the game.
35:36Porter's got his first basket.
35:38This has been the story of the game.
35:40A battle fought on offense.
35:42Yes, any lull in the action so far has been short-lived because there have been nothing but buckets in
35:48this one.
35:48Najee.
35:49And the rebound goes to Cleveland.
35:51Robinson's got five rebounds tonight.
35:56To take the lead.
35:57And the bucket's good from Porter in deep.
36:00And despite the height disadvantage, oh my.
36:03He just attacks that interior.
36:06You know what, guys?
36:06Honestly, I didn't think he'd win that battle.
36:09I mean, that's a lot of height to give up.
36:11Now here's Hachimura.
36:13That one a little long.
36:15A little over a minute of the fourth quarter gone now.
36:18Down low.
36:20Porter gets the bucket.
36:22Now it's a four-point Cleveland lead.
36:24And their offensive game plan is clear.
36:27Get it inside and go to work.
36:29And the visitors call time here.
36:37Battle's checked in for Najee.
36:39A chance here to catch up with Allie from the sideline.
36:41Hey, guys.
36:42Over that break, I was able to catch the message that the visiting team coach was giving to his team.
36:47Clearly, there's no doubt in the coach's mind.
36:49He told his guys, look, we're in this.
36:51All it takes is a couple of stops and a couple of buckets.
36:54It's yours for the taking.
36:56Now go out there and take it.
36:57I like his confidence.
36:59Guys?
36:59Okay, thank you, Allie.
37:01Good on the bucket.
37:03Win or lose, this is the fight you want to see from your players.
37:07Yeah, you know what?
37:08I agree.
37:08I mean, they're showing a bunch of fortitude here keeping this game tight.
37:12Here's Tyson.
37:13And a nice finish on the layup.
37:15And crunch time trying to get the foul, the bucket, or both.
37:20Gone one of four since the fourth quarter began.
37:23Basket's good.
37:24And you want him taking good shots at this point in the game.
37:27And that one was easy.
37:29Well, you don't want to give him any open shots at this stage.
37:32Never mind a layup.
37:33Come on now.
37:34My goodness.
37:35Back to Robinson.
37:37Oh, ripped away.
37:39And here comes the break.
37:40On up the court.
37:43Shot is good by Gillespie.
37:45Nice setup.
37:46Excellent team basketball.
37:48For Cleveland.
37:49They've gotten off to a perfect five for five so far in the fourth.
37:56We're in the fourth quarter here.
37:58Just under two and a half minutes gone by.
38:00The shot by Tyson.
38:01No good.
38:02Got three of six shots to go in this fourth quarter.
38:06James can't get it to go.
38:08And this is exactly who you want taking that shot.
38:11He just missed it.
38:12And he throws it down with one hand.
38:16Did you see that?
38:18Look at the elevation on that dunk, B.A.
38:21Man, he just cocked it back and fired it down with one hand.
38:25Boy, nice way to punctuate that possession.
38:30Three-pointer.
38:33Here's Mobley.
38:35Soft touch off the glass.
38:37And there's a hunger to Mobley's game.
38:40That's how he beats the defense to the rebound.
38:43Dutting has been good.
38:4454% on this one.
38:46Mitchell with the ball.
38:47And it's Robinson picking him up.
38:49Oh, and he got fouled on his way up.
38:50He'll head to the line to shoot two.
38:54And let's get your take, guys, on the scoring breakdown for the Cavaliers.
38:57Well, they've had no problem getting into the heart of this defense with the dribble.
39:01And they've made the most of their chances there as well.
39:04And they've also been ferocious inside.
39:06Really taking advantage in the painted area.
39:08And making good on those chances.
39:23Both free throws good for Mitchell.
39:25That's what he does.
39:26Rock solid at the line.
39:31Mitchell against Garland.
39:36And Mobley throws it down.
39:39Another bucket for Mobley.
39:40I mean, in a groove here tonight.
39:42They should just keep feeding him.
39:44Dutting just 38% here in the fourth.
39:47Pass to Watson.
39:48From deep.
39:50The rebound by Garland.
39:53Garland's got five rebounds in the game.
39:55You wonder what the score would be if they weren't controlling the glass.
39:59It's clearly been their edge.
40:00And in a close game like this, you look for every edge you can find.
40:04Bassie, good.
40:05That's why you keep your head up.
40:07If the assist is there, you can pounce.
40:13Garland for three.
40:15Bassie pulls it in.
40:17Bassie's got his sixth rebound on the ninth.
40:19Pass to Watson.
40:21Here's Herter.
40:23And the rebound goes to Cleveland.
40:26Allen's got double-digit rebounds now in the game.
40:29The three from Ball.
40:30Yes.
40:31And a nice assist from Garland.
40:34Garland's got nine assists now tonight.
40:36And Ball has gotten better shooting from deep.
40:39Defenses must honor his shot.
40:42Mitchell, good.
40:42And this is just typical of him.
40:45Always making an impact at crucial moments in the game.
40:49You know, they want the ball in his hands here
40:51because they trust him to hit all the big shots.
40:53It pains me to say it, but he's hurting his team right now.
40:57Apparently, he still has the green light because he's jacking it up.
41:08Oh, can't hit the jumper.
41:10Cleveland leading by three.
41:13Now Hunter lets it fly from 18.
41:16Another chance.
41:17And up and in on the layup.
41:19And they've really managed to dominate inside.
41:23The play in the paint has gone almost entirely all their way.
41:26And the visitors call time here.
41:35Merrill, he's checked in for Cleveland.
41:55Gone 0 for 2 from outside here in the fourth quarter.
41:59Takes a 3.
42:00The 3 is in.
42:02Full, calm, and collected at a critical juncture in this game.
42:07Cleveland has gone 2 of 6 so far in the fourth.
42:09Garland.
42:10Let's go.
42:12Garland.
42:14Outside Hunter.
42:16From deep.
42:18Herter rips down the board.
42:20And even after airtight defense like that,
42:23you still just expect him to hit those kind of shots.
42:26And that's how you move the ball.
42:28Putting the defense in a really tough spot.
42:34Here's Garland.
42:35He is just playing at a high level right now.
42:38Making plays for himself and others.
42:41His next assist will give him a double-double.
42:43And what can't this guy do?
42:46Mobley with a massive bucket.
42:49Now Herter.
42:50Shoots from 14.
42:52It's good.
42:53Hey, draw him up a solid play.
42:55Get him an open look.
42:57And he delivers.
42:58Yeah, I put that one on the defense.
42:59I mean, they can't leave him open at this stage.
43:02Yes, sir!
43:03With the cream.
43:05Accepting a bigger leadership role over time.
43:08Garland.
43:09Now a big shot taker and maker.
43:16Yes!
43:17Locked in on the Jays.
43:19And you look at how they've come out in the second half.
43:21It's almost like night and day.
43:23No question about it.
43:24I mean, these teams are really battling hard now.
43:27All alone.
43:28And a one-handed slam.
43:30Oh, this one has turned into an absolute nail-biter.
43:33Yeah, at this point,
43:35you almost expect it to come down to the last possession.
43:39And Mobley's got the ball here
43:40for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
43:45Yeah, when you're facing Mobley,
43:47you cannot let him get that ball down low.
43:51At the line for Cleveland.
43:54Evan Mobley's taking two shots.
44:00Good on the first.
44:01And that ties this game up.
44:11And so he's good on both free throws,
44:13and that gives him a lead.
44:14There are not many players you'd rather have at the line there.
44:18Both free throws were huge.
44:22And the call over the back.
44:24Sometimes it's just better to give up the rebound
44:26instead of fighting through the guy.
44:28Yeah, I agree.
44:29And you've got to have a sense of when you're not going to be able to get to the ball.
44:33That just wasn't a smart foul.
44:45He drops the first one,
44:46and that'll put him up two.
44:54So he gets them both,
44:56and it's a three-point game.
44:58In a close game,
44:59every point matters.
45:01Terrific focus at the line there
45:02to help them keep pace.
45:06Heard her outside.
45:12He's off from three.
45:13And you just can't afford to give up that kind of look very often.
45:17Now Hunter.
45:19Garland fires!
45:20The triple drop!
45:22An all-star.
45:23Garland with so much confidence in big moments.
45:27It all comes down to dispossession.
45:30They must get points.
45:31It really does come down to this.
45:33I mean, come up empty,
45:34and it's over.
45:37Jack's up a three!
45:39It's money from deep.
45:40And they suck that air right out of this place by drilling the three.
45:44Could be what saves the day for them.
45:47Boy, I tell you what, guys.
45:48One way or the other,
45:49some fantastic drama unfolding here.
45:55Mobley.
45:56They have a relentless mentality.
45:59Even with the game in total control.
46:01And, you know, until that final buzzer sounds,
46:04I mean, you've got to treat every possession like it's crucial.
46:07And the visitors call time here.
46:10Let's hear from our analysts.
46:12Give us your take on the strategy being discussed right now.
46:15No doubt.
46:16They've got to get a quick bucket here.
46:18Yeah, and they need to hiccup fast.
46:19I mean, they'll be drawing up a quick hitter in the huddle here, no doubt.
46:26Mitchell!
46:27Cash from downtown!
46:30Great to see guys who don't back down under pressure.
46:33Cool, calm, collected, and confident in the biggest moment of the game.
46:37Yes.
46:39Yeah, and there's no question they have to foul.
46:41Now, I'm sure they would have preferred to avoid it.
46:44They didn't really have another option.
46:46I mean, I thought they did a nice job getting it in his hands
46:48and making sure he was the guy who'd go to the line.
46:52First free throw is good.
46:54And that makes it a three-point lead.
47:02And so he drops them both.
47:03And it's a four-point ball game.
47:05And when you've got your opponent down, don't let him up.
47:08This one's all but over.
47:11Perner knocks down the trifecta.
47:17And an intentional foul there stops the clock.
47:21Yeah, just a must-foul situation to stop the clock.
47:24And you know what?
47:24Who knows?
47:25A few misses at the strike, and they're right there within range.
47:28You know, late-game free throws are a lot different
47:31than early-game free throws in terms of making them.
47:40So the first one drops, and that'll put him up two.
47:48So he goes two for two at the line, and it's a three-point game.
47:52What composure at the line.
47:54Forcing your opponent to look for the three-pointer now.
47:57Great job setting him up.
47:59The timing of the pass was key.
48:01And Kenny Atkinson has called a timeout.
48:04Critical moment here.
48:05He's not taking any chances.
48:34And they foul intentionally.
48:36That's what they have to do at this point.
48:38Three, four, two, five, three.
48:41At the line for Cleveland.
48:43Sam Merrillis taking two shots.
48:49He hits the first one, and that'll put him up two.
48:57And so both free throws good.
48:59And it's a three-point game.
49:01It's all about getting a three right here.
49:04No doubt.
49:05I mean, the next shot has to be a three.
49:07And so the big win by Cleveland in a tight game.
49:11That was an incredible night of hoops.
49:14A tremendous finish.
49:15They waited until the very last moment to seal it.
49:18And so many times we see these close games won by the home team.
49:23Thank you for joining us.
49:24That'll do it for now.
49:26For Clark Kellogg, Grant Hill, and Allie LaForce, this is Brian Anderson.
49:31And now let's take a look at our player of the game, Jared Allen.