Jimmy Watkins from Cleveland.com joined Jake Vulinec following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ road loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday to break down what’s behind these recurring struggles. Who deserves the blame, and how can Cleveland regroup to push through the series and stay alive in the East?
Jimmy Watkins: Why when it matters most, do the Cavaliers unravel—especially away from home?
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 18: Donovan Mitchell #45 head coach Kenny Atkinson and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk during the second quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Rocket Arena on April 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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