John Schuhmann: Cavs have got to be better defensively to take next step.

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Photo credit May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.

John Schuhmann of NBA.com joined "Baskin and Phelps" Friday, and talked about how the Cavaliers need to be better defensively in order for them to take the next step, and about the conference finals matchups with the Pacers squaring off with the Knicks and the Timberwolves taking on the Thunder.

Featured Image Photo Credit: May 13, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) during the second half of game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.