Mike Breen Explains His Call At The End of Cavaliers vs. Knicks | Postgame Show
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The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz dives into the controversial final call of the Cavaliers vs. Knicks game, where Mike Breen famously called a basket 'good' before it was revealed to be a miss. Dan Le Batard and his co-hosts dissect the moment, with Juju and Zaz debating whether head coach Kenny Atkinson made a critical error by keeping James Harden on the floor despite his poor performance. The conversation shifts to broader themes of coaching decisions under pressure, player egos, and the emotional toll of high-stakes basketball. The episode also features a lighthearted segment on hibachi dining, birthday tributes, and audience polls on topics ranging from fake Jeopardy buzzers to the use of the word 'rapicak.' The highlight comes when Mike Breen joins the show live, defending his call as a natural reaction to a near-miss shot, sharing stories of similar mistakes from his career, and revealing his deep respect for fellow broadcasters—even as Dan jokingly undermines Nick Wright in front of him.
Mike Breen admitted he called a missed shot 'good' because it looked like it was going in, a moment he says happens to every play-by-play announcer at some point.
The show debates whether Kenny Atkinson should have benched James Harden in the final minutes, with some arguing it was a leadership failure and others defending the coach's trust in his star.
Breen shared a childhood memory of Giants announcer Jim Gordon repeatedly calling passes complete before correcting himself—highlighting that even pros make real-time errors.
Dan Le Batard jokingly accused Nick Wright of being 'mad' at him for criticizing him on air, despite Wright's public respect for Breen, creating a meta-commentary on sports media dynamics.
The episode reveals that Breen is more likely to be invited back if he makes mistakes—'you get them right too often is the problem'—a satirical take on audience engagement.
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Mike Breen's Controversial Final Call
“I really thought it was going in. It could have been a game winner. I'm a big Sam Merrill fan. But, no, it looked like it was good.”
Mike Breen Joins Live to Defend His Call
“I make mistakes every game. If you're looking for the perfect call, I'm not your guy.”
“I make mistakes every game. If you're looking for the perfect call, I'm not your guy.”
“I really thought it was going in. It could have been a game winner. I'm a big Sam Merrill fan. But, no, it looked like it was good.”
“He would do that four or five times a game. And I thought it was marvelous because he thought it was complete and he'd correct it right away.”
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Dan Le Batard
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Mike Breen
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Stugotz
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James Harden
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Jason Kidd
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Kenny Atkinson
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Nick Wright
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Masai Ujiri
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Sam Merrill
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Jim Gordon
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