The last time Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson spoke about slow starts, a lack of aggressiveness and a need to reinvigorate the offense, he made a starting lineup change.

As Cleveland searches for answers in a 0-2 series hole, the Wine and Gold Talk podcast makes the case that Jarrett Allen needs to be at the center of the offense — not forced to grab offensive rebounds as his only source of opportunity or worse,

The performances of the Cavaliers' starting five was a mixed batch on Thursday.

Tobias Harris scored at least 20 again, Cade Cunningham turned it on with 12 pts in 4th and Pistons in Game 2 held off Cavaliers for 2-0 series lead.

Duren goes to the line and makes both free throws, as the Pistons take an eight-point lead and Little Caesars Arena loves it. Strus can't hit the contested 3-pointer and Cunningham hits two more free throws,