Sam Amico joined Baskin and Phelps to recap the Cavaliers' round 1 victory against the Raptors and what adjustments they'll need to make heading in to round 2 against the Pistons. He talked about the pressure both the Cavaliers will be feeling to make it to the conference finals, and the pressure JB Bickerstaff will be feeling to beat the team that fired him, as well as his thoughts on the 76ers and Knicks matching up for round 2.
Sam Amico: There's a lot of pressure on the Cavs to make it past the Pistons
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 03: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers speak during a timeout against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 03, 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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