Is it too late for the Cavs to fix their defense?

Following the Cavaliers' 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic, the Wine and Gold Talk podcast with Ethan Sands, Chris Fedor and Jimmy Watkins discuss the team's poor defensive performance and the subsequent criticism from head coach Kenny Atkinson. Despite the win, Atkinson warned the team about a potentially short playoff run if their defensive effort doesn't improve. The conversation explores the Cavs' season-long defensive mediocrity, the specific accountability of players like Evan Mobley and James Harden, and whether the team's elite offense is potent enough to overcome its defensive shortcomings in the postseason. The guys ultimately question if there is a viable solution to these defensive issues so late in the season, suggesting the team's identity may have to be purely offensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices