The Athletic NBA Daily Can Cade Cunningham Do It By Himself?
Mar 4, 2026
Tony Jones, veteran NBA reporter for The Athletic who covers the 76ers and Joel Embiid, joins to unpack Philly’s fragility after a blowout loss. The conversation hits Cade Cunningham’s off night and Detroit’s spacing issues. They also dive into Victor Wembanyama’s defensive takeover and how roster moves reshape playoff landscapes.
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Use Turnovers To Neutralize Poor 3PT Shooting
- Do build complementary pieces who force turnovers and create transition chances to offset poor three-point shooting.
- Esfandiar highlights Ausar Thompson and Isaiah Stewart as keys to winning via turnovers, transition, and offensive rebounds.
Dennis Schroeder Is The Cavs' Instant Igniter
- Dennis Schroeder provides instant bench lift and playoff-level spark for Cleveland.
- Schroeder's history shows early-season ignition on new teams and he offers point-of-attack defense and playmaking off the Cavs' bench.
Raptors Can't Close Against Top Teams
- The Raptors struggle consistently against top teams due to offensive limitations in clutch moments.
- Toronto is 4-16 vs. top-10 teams and over-relies on isolation scoring from Brandon Ingram late in games.