Reacting to the Cavs’ first win of the season

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands breaks down the Cavaliers’ first win of the season over the Brooklyn Nets. Sands dives into Cleveland’s recurring habit of building big leads, then letting teams back in. He highlights the positives — a free-flowing offense and Donovan Mitchell’s poised efficiency — while calling out defensive lapses and rebounding concerns. The podcast evaluates individual performances while emphasizing the central theme that the Cavs must build championship habits and play with conviction for all 48 minutes to have success late into the postseason.

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