Examining the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Clutch This Season, Plus Sam Merrill's Development and Larry Nance Jr.'s Potential Return

On this edition of Locked On Cavs, Danny Cunningham examines the poor record that the Cleveland Cavaliers have so far this season in close games. The Cavs are just 8-13 in clutch situations this season, losing more games than they lost all of last season in those scenarios. Danny dives into the numbers that point to Darius Garland needing to improve late in games and wondering if his masterful performance against the Indiana Pacers could help push him over the hump in that category. Next, Danny looks at the season Sam Merrill has had so far and points to how well he’s developed as a more complete basketball player. 

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