Fear the 'Fro: Kuzma Makes Enemies in Cleveland, Cavs win streak snapped, Jokic vs. Morris, Pippen vs. Jordan (Episode #18)

Fear the 'Fro is back, recapping recent struggles, as the Cavs have dropped 3 of 4. The Cavs fell to the Suns, after a great start where Darius Garland scored 21 points in the first quarter.  Craig Porter Jr., Caris Levert, and Jarrett Allen all made big plays in a late rally that fell short as Durant, Booker, and Beal all thrived.  Rudy Gobert was fined $100k after his comments suggesting nefarious officiating was linked to gambling, and we go to the Audio Mailbag, with Jeff from Alabama.

Without a doubt, the Cavs secured the single best victory of the season.  Dean Wade, undrafted hero, exploded in the 4th quarter to topple the Celtics, as the Cavaliers mount a shocking comeback.  History was made on several fronts, so join Bob Schmidt for this celebratory Fear the 'Fro pod, as we honor the Drippy one.

The Knicks cucked us.  The Celtics await.  Is the sky falling?  Can JB right the ship with Donny and Max out with injuries.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, is joined by Jordan Zirm on this episode of Fear the 'Fro.  Topics include:

(0:00) Knicks Loss Reaction
(5:49) Concerns Have Arisen Since All-Star Break
(10:50) The Two Big Conundrum - Jordan's Take
(14:00) Bob Vents About Darius Evading Blame In Knicks Game
(19:36) The Cavs Backcourt
(24:14) JB's Rigidity With Lineups
(34:33) Celtics Preview
(42:18) Jordan's Prediction For How East Shakes Out 
(44:00) The 76ers Hypothetical
(49:40) Walt Frazier Throwing Strays At Okoro

Fear the 'Fro is back celebrating a historic evening for Max Strus, who poured in 15 points in the 4th quarter, including a 60-foot buzzer beating heave that won the game for the Cavs over the Dallas Mavericks.  Despite 75 combined points from Luka and Kyrie, the Cavs won behind 14 threes from Strus and Donovan Mitchell.

(0:00) Cavs topple the Mavericks behind Max Strus's heroic night
(15:12) Niang playing better as of late, and the other lineups
(18:49) Donovan speaking up for Darius Garland

Fear the 'Fro is back after the All-Star break, as Cleveland, playing without Donovan Mitchell, falls to the Orlando.  The Magic outmuscled the Cavs, as their bench and an unusually good shooting performance led them to victory.  Bob Schmidt, of Fox Sports Radio, sulks and then revisits Tim Bontemps appearance on Cleveland Sports Radio (92.3 The Fan).  Then we hit an audio mailbag. 

(0:00) Cavs vs. Magic - Breaking Down Where Things Went Wrong
(10:45) Past "Enemy Of The Pod", Tim Bontemps, Addresses Mobley Emergence on 92.3 The Fan
(18:34) Audio Mailbag: Does Donovan Mitchell Love Sam The Most?

Fear the 'Fro returns as Bob is back from his Superbowl journey to talk Cavs, as the winning streak that was snapped against Buddy Hield and the Sixers.  But with Mobley's aggression on the rise, and Garland starting to impose his will on the game, the Cavaliers have set themselves up for a happy all-star break.  Then we Jarrett Allen's ascent to the #2 spot in DPOY odds.  Do positionless All-NBA teams help or hurt the Cavaliers? Finally a listener submission for a new Enemy of the Pod.

(0:00) Bob Is Back ("The Vendetta" Set Up)
(6:15) The Cavs Fall To The Sixers, But Garland And Mobley Gaining Steam
(14:00) Jarrett Allen Makes A DPOY Odds Leap
(16:42) Donovan All-NBA 1st Team Case Helped Or Hurt By Positionless Ballots? 
(19:09) A New ENEMY OF THE POD???

Fear the 'Fro is back after the Cavs win their 6th straight.  Evan Mobley and Darius Garland are acclimating just fine, as the Cavs keep the momentum and the wins coming.  Mobley gives us a Domas-light outing, Max exploded in the third quarter with shades of Jose Alvarado, and Donovan's MVP mentions have seen an uptick nationally.  We revisit our enemy of the pod, Mr. Bontemps, after his take ended up on life support after the San Antonio game.  

(0:00) Cavs finally defeat the Kings
(6:30) Evan Mobley's game in context
(12:16) Donovan Mitchell MVP Campaign
(21:00) Audio Mailbag: Scott From Melbourne On Last Minute Trade Deadline Talk
(33:11) Enemy Of The Pod Update: Evan Slaying Narratives
(36:48) Zach Collins Dirty Play 

Fear the 'Fro is back talking the Cavs continued winning ways, ugly or not.  Then we touch on a question from listener Ben regarding Darius Garland, and the anxieties his return has created.  Finally, you'll get a crisp 15 on Draymond Green's take on the Joel Embiid injury, and the NBA's 65-game threshold for awards.

(0:00) Intro and Grizzlies talk
(9:30) Audio Mailbag: Ben wants to discuss Darius's return and the surrounding fears
(23:26) Draymond Green and his terrible, horrible, no good, very bad take
 

Fear the 'Fro is back in advance of Evan Mobley's return and a Cavs-Clippers showdown.  Bob is joined by Adam Auslund, pre and postgame host of the LA Clippers Audio Network, to discuss the parallel hot streaks of Cleveland and Los Angeles, the All-Star Voting results, a historic Saturday evening showdown between the Lakers and Warriors, and why Tim Bontemps is still living rent free in Bob's head.

(0:00) The Formal Apology Of The Pod: Justin Rowan
(2:20) The Formal Enemy Of The Pod: Tim Bontemps
(12:45) Cavs Beat The Bucks And Split Season Series 
(15:57) Dame Starting All-Star Game, Donovan Is Not
(18:44) The Defensive Effort And Allen's Year Vs. The Bucks
(25:33) Audio Mailbag: Jeff From Alabama On The Core Trade Suggestions