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Cleveland's comeback stretches look good on paper, but a pattern of disastrous first quarters has exposed a consistency problem that won't survive a playoff push
By Rodney Ellis
The Cavs are counting on Sam Merrill as a floor-spacer, but an elbow injury and a changing offense are working against him
Jasmine Lee
Jasmine Lee
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Jasmine, a graduate of Kent State University, has spent the last five years covering local sports for several Cleveland outlets, including WKYC. With her deep passion for athletics, she brings a fresh and engaging perspective to reporting on the city’s teams and athletes.
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