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Can Cavs Turn It Around? NBA Officiating Drama Explained + OKC Stumbles

December 22, 2025·56 min·5 clips

The Cavaliers face a $400 million payroll next year while teetering on missing the playoffs entirely.

Brian Windhorst and ESPN insiders analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' alarming underperformance despite a massive payroll, delving into injury issues and player struggles. They also explore NBA officiating drama, including Eric Lewis's reinstatement and coach-referee conflicts highlighted by Chris Finch's ejection against the Thunder.

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