CLEVELAND, Ohio — In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins dig into the Cavs’ 126–113 loss to the Raptors, exploring the growing gap between who the Cavs say they want to be and the habits they keep falling back into.

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Tired legs doom Cavs against Raptors, 126-113

Takeaways:

Q: What was the primary reason identified for the Cavaliers’ loss to the Raptors?

A: The Cavaliers’ loss was primarily attributed to a significant lack of mental toughness and competitive energy. Despite knowing the Raptors would play with high intensity, the Cavs appeared to “not have the legs to compe

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