Shorthanded Cavs battled in but came up short against Boston in G4 +Browns get a HUGE Week 1 matchup

Without Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers were facing an uphill battle against the Boston Celtics in G4 Monday night.

Darius Garland, Caris Levert, Evan Mobley and Max Strus did everything in their power to keep the Cavs close, but the shorthanded squad came up just short against the Celtics, falling 109-102. Boston now leads the series 3-1 as they head home to the TD Garden for Game 5 on Wednesday.

LeBron James was sitting courtside for the action last night. What point was he trying to make by attending the Cavs playoff game in person?

The Cleveland Browns learned their first game of the 2024 season will come on a national stage against America's team. How about welcoming the Dallas Cowboys into the Dawgpound for a Week 1 matchup with Tom Brady on the call.

Could you have asked for a better game?

The Cleveland Guardians picked up a big win over the Texas Rangers on Monday, but still have questions about the leadoff spot in the lineup. Is Tyler Freeman the answer in CF moving forward?

Plus, ESPN Steelers beat reporter Brooke Pryor joins the show to give us an inside look at some of the Steelers moves this offseason.

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