What the Cavs have to change; 'Fat Tackle Bias'; Terry's Guardians prospects you should know

Highlights: Was the Detroit crowd underwhelming at Game 1 of Cavs-Pistons? The Cavaliers' historic issues with careless turnovers, including 19 in Game 1, directly fueled the Pistons' transition offense and sabotaged Cleveland's control of the game's pace. They need to fix it, Terry says. Having Evan Mobley bring the ball up the court helped Cleveland bypass Detroit's backcourt pressure, though he must quickly return to the interior to effectively establish the offense. Coach Kenny Atkinson: Did he misplay Jarrett Allen's foul trouble in the first half? Despite the team's struggles, Max Strus provided a bright spot for Cleveland with an efficient 19-point performance and relentless hustle. Rookie Jaylon Tyson delivered a significant defensive boost for the Cavaliers by effectively slowing down Pistons star Cade Cunningham, earning a plus-nine rating in his 18 minutes. Detroit successfully utilized its supporting cast to secure the win, with Duncan Robinson's perimeter shooting and Tobias Harris's 20 points capitalizing on Cleveland's defensive lapses. Head coach JB Bickerstaff has successfully transformed the Pistons through a gritty, hard-nosed defensive identity, leading the franchise to 60 wins and its first playoff series victory in 18 years. The Cavaliers may stay with a deep rotation to keep players fresh against the Pistons' physical play and the grueling every-other-day playoff schedule. Terry's names to watch among Guardians prospects. Guardians prospect Kody Huff is evolving from a strictly defensive catcher into a dangerous two-way player following a massive offensive breakout this season. There is concern over Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan's prolonged and mysterious drop in offensive production dating back to the second half of last season. Is it time to turn balls and strikes over to the ABS system? One listener thinks so. Terry says the Browns made the optimal strategic move by rejecting a trade-down offer from Dallas, allowing them to secure elite offensive tackle Spencer Fano to rebuild their line. Deshaun Watson: The best solution as QB1 in 2026? Would his success dissuade the Browns from taking a potential franchise QB in the 2027 draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices