CLEVELAND, Ohio — In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast , Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor share their reactions to the Cavs’ historic 136-106 season-opening win against the Toronto Raptors. More Cavs coverage Where does the Browns’ Andrew Berry rank on our list of The 40 Most Influential People In Cleveland Sports? ‘That’s what we expect him to do’: Evan Mobley’s evolution on display in season opener Cavs open Kenny Atkinson era with record-setting 136-106 road win over Toronto Raptors Takeaways: The Cavs are excited about the new season and coaching changes. Evan Mobley is primed for a breakout season and showcased the potential in Game 1 of 82.
The Cavs’ offense showed promising dynamics in their opener. Defensive performance was strong, with significant contributions from the starting lineup. Kenny Atkinson is still experimenting with player rotations and pairings.
Donovan Mitchell’s presence helps free up Evan Mobley offensively. Dean Wade’s low-touch role is vital for the team’s success, especially with Max Strus sidelined. The Cavs showed a new intensity coming out of halftime, one that they lacked regularly last season.
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