CLEVELAND, Ohio — In this episode of Wine and Gold Talk, host Ethan Sands dives into De’Andre Hunter’s growth as a creator, particularly with the backcourt shorthanded.

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Takeaways:

1. Injuries Forced a “Find a Way” Mentality

The Cavaliers entered the contest significantly hampered, playing without four projected starters: Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Max Strus, in addition to key shooter Sam Merrill. Head coach Kenny Atkinson framed the game as a “find a way kind of night,” creating an opportunity to evaluate players who would not normally receive significant minut

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