In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, host Ethan Sands and guest Spencer Davies break down why Cleveland’s habits, effort level and approach simply don’t match the expectations of a team that talks about contending but hasn’t proven anything yet. It's a conversation built around what the Cavs need to fix before it’s too late.

They take a hard look at Sunday's loss to the Celtics. But they also delve into the bigger picture. The recurring slow starts, the lack of urgency from star players and the uncomfortable truth that the team’s energy is often coming from its youngest, least-paid players.

Sands and Davies examine why the Cavs’ current mindset is dangerous — and how the same bad habits that show up in December become the reasons you get humbled in April and May.

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