Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Can Win the 2025 NBA Championship | ALL NBA PODCAST
12/30/24 • 50 min
Tim Legler and Adam Mares dive into the biggest NBA news and games. They start with the Indiana Pacers’ surprising win over the Boston Celtics, fueled by Tyrese Haliburton’s 31 points. What’s causing the Celtics’ recent struggles, going 2-4 in their last six games? And is Haliburton returning to his All-Star form?
Next, they explore the Cleveland Cavaliers’ six-game winning streak and assess their championship potential, led by Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.
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Tim Legler and Adam Mares dive into the biggest NBA news and games. They start with the Indiana Pacers’ surprising win over the Boston Celtics, fueled by Tyrese Haliburton’s 31 points. What’s causing the Celtics’ recent struggles, going 2-4 in their last six games? And is Haliburton returning to his All-Star form?
Next, they explore the Cleveland Cavaliers’ six-game winning streak and assess their championship potential, led by Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.
An ALLCITY Network Production
All music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify!
FanDuel: ALL NBA - Presented by FanDuel! Just visit https://fanduel.com/allnba to join today. You’ll get started with 150 in BONUS BETS if you win your first $5 bet. 21+ and present in Colorado. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-522-4700.
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