Hour 3: Charles Barkley Labels Cavs Loss a "Choke Job" After Blown 22-Point Lead
Podcast:The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima Published On: Wed May 20 2026 Description: Ken Carman and Anthony Lima vent their frustrations after the Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered a 22-point lead to the New York Knicks. They analyze Charles Barkley's assessment of the performance and critique Kenny Atkinson for failing to call timeouts during the fourth-quarter meltdown. The discussion pivots to James Harden's fatigue and whether the team can mentally recover for Game 2. 01:59 - Blown 22-Point Lead Analysis 04:40 - Barkley Labels It Choke 08:15 - Atkinson Coaching Errors Debated 13:10 - Harden Performance and Fatigue 19:50 - Reaction to Post-Game Comments 26:55 - Fanbase Trust Issues Discussed 35:00 - Fan Calls and Defense 40:05 - Preparing for Game 2