CHOKE JOB: Cavaliers Collapse as Jalen Brunson DOMINATES in Shocking Knicks Comeback Victory

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4.2 • 987 Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Cleveland Cavaliers collapse in stunning fashion as Jalen Brunson ignites an epic New York Knicks comeback, erasing a 22-point deficit and sealing an overtime statement win. Coaching missteps, defensive lapses, and crucial shots define a chaotic finish—did Kenny Atkinson’s late-game decisions cost the Cavs the series? Jake Madison and John Karalis break down Brunson’s fourth-quarter takeover, the impact of Landry Shamet’s clutch shooting, and why strategic adjustments around James Harden fell flat. Plus, Lockdown Knicks offers raw playoff emotion, and the hosts debate the ripple effects for Game 2 and beyond. The episode wraps with hot takes on the Dallas Mavericks mutually parting ways with Jason Kidd, Masai Ujiri’s arrival, and speculation about the next coaching hire in Dallas. Will the Cavs recover, and who will lead the Mavs’ new era? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow the Locked On Podcast Network Twitter 📲 https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetwork TikTok 📲 https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonsports Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/ #NBA #Basketball #Podcast #NBAPodcast #Sports #SportsPodcast

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0:00.0	Well, that just happened.
0:03.1	The Cavaliers choke away at 22-point lead.
0:05.9	Jalen Brunson is masterful.
0:07.5	We had a wild game one.
0:09.6	Plus, Jason Kidd is out as the Mavs head coach.
0:12.3	It's locked on NBA game night.
0:13.9	Let's go.
0:15.7	When that final buzzer rings, you know it's time for locked on NBA game night.
0:28.6	All the postgame reactions to every game across the league, every single night, with insights only the hosts that Locked-on can provide. It's the true NBA fans one stop for all the action.
0:33.6	Every game, every night.
0:35.6	It's Locked-on NBA game night, tipping off now.
0:40.9	Welcome to Locked on NBA Game Night.
0:43.5	Oh, man, I'm going to have so much fun on this show on Wednesday.
0:46.8	I'm a host, Jake Madison, at Nola Jake on Twitter and host to Lockdown Podcasts.
0:51.3	I cannot wait.
0:54.5	I'm John Corrales.
0:55.5	Host the lockdown self-examination.
0:56.7	I underscore Corrales.
0:58.1	Go.
0:59.0	You just go.
1:00.2	Man, they blew a 22-point lead.
1:03.5	The Cavaliers were up 22 points with seven minutes left,
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