Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue, who sat out nine games with health issues, was welcomed back with a heart-wrenching win that saw his team orchestrate a thrilling come-from-behind victory Thursday over the Wizards.
LeBron James scored 13 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter and brought the Cleveland Cavaliers back from a 17-point deficit to stun the Washington Wizards 119-115 on Thursday night and maintain the No. 3 playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says the team will continue to start Jeff Green in the front court when the playoffs start as the team focuses on keeping players healthy over chasing seeding position in the Eastern Conference.
Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon, Andrew Han and Jackie MacMullan assess the continuing Kawhi issue in San Antonio (3:00), figuring out end-of-season NBA awards (22:45) and the news of Kyrie Irving's season being over (1:00:35).
Tyronn Lue, who had been away from the Cavs since March 19 due to medical issues, is thankful for LeBron James and Larry Drew, who kept the team on track.
LeBron James says he has absolutely no problem with a woman coaching in the NBA, saying, "If you know the game, then everybody is accepting of that."
The crew discusses the NBA playoff picture, if LeBron James will actually consider the 76ers and the Masters; Jalen breaks down the Chris Webber timeout with a never-before-heard twist.
Seth Meyers joins the cast to discuss his top five Steelers and the NBA playoffs; Greeny breaks down the Masters and why this Sunday is the best day in sports.
Russillo gives out his NBA awards, plus he recaps the NCAA tournament, discusses Jim Mora trashing Josh Rosen and talks about re-watching Game of Thrones.
Zach talks to ESPN's Chris Forsberg and Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star about the Celtics, Raptors, Cavs, East playoff matchups, Coach of the Year, and much more.
Tyronn Lue, who has been away from the Cavs since March 19 due to medical and rest issues, will return to coaching Thursday against the Wizards, sources told ESPN.
The crew dives into whether or not the Cavs are back to being the favorites. Also, Taylor Twellman joins the show to discuss Ronaldo's golazo, along with his own. Plus, Zlatan continues to be Zlatan.
Mike Greenberg, Jalen Rose, Michelle Beadle and Booger McFarland break down the Raptors-Cavs matchup, the Thunder's problems and what the Patriots are trying to do. Plus, Beadle sits down with WWE's Ronda Rousey.
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 49 | 30 | .620 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 57 | 25 | .695 |
| 2014-15 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2013-14 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
