Cleveland radio host shuts down Cavs ‘process’ talk as series spirals to 0-3 originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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Kenny Atkinson used the word “process” so many times after Games 1 and 2 that it became a running conversation on Cleveland sports radio. Nick Pedone of 92.3 The Fan had heard enough of it before Saturday’s Game 3 even tipped off. Then the Knicks won again.
New York beat the Cavaliers 121-108 at Rocket Arena to take a 3-0 series lead, putting Cleveland on the brink of elimination.
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Mikal Bridges added 22 on 11-of-15 shooting, and OG Anunoby chipped in 21 more. The Knicks extended their postseason winning streak to 10 straight games.
New York is now one win from its first NBA Finals appearance since 1999.
“I don’t care what your process says. I don’t think Cavs fans want to hear about your process being right and you patting yourself on the back for taking open shots when you can’t even make 30 percent of them.”
🚨 @NickPedone12 to @RuiterWrongFAN on the tiring line of ‘the… pic.twitter.com/VdbopJye0i
— 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan) May 24, 2026
Why Pedone’s pre-game frustration with the process narrative lands differently now
Earlier Saturday, before tip-off, Pedone made his position clear on-air alongside Scott Ruiter.
“I don’t care what your process says. I don’t think Cavs fans want to hear about your process being right and you patting yourself on the back for taking open shots when you can’t even make 30 percent of them,” Pedone said.
Atkinson had leaned heavily on the process framing after both losses at Madison Square Garden, including telling reporters after Game 2 that he thought “the process was right tonight” despite dropping a 109-93 decision.
Knicks have now won all but one of 11 postseason games by double digits. New York’s average margin of victory across the series sits at 22.5 points.
No team in NBA history has come back from 0-3. Game 4 is Monday night in Cleveland. Atkinson will be ready to face the same questions he has faced since Game 1. It’s one thing if he tries mentioning the ‘process’ again; it’s another if there’s still anyone who listens.
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