Here’s what happened. Jayson Tatum was dribbling toward the hoop when he lost the ball out of bounds. The refs initially called it a jump ball. After conversing with his staff (and seemingly with input from Boston), Atkinson challenged the call. It was successful, and somebody owes Aliyah Boston a consultant’s fee because SHE WAS RIGHT.

Kenny Atkinson’s coaching career has always revolved around maximizing talent and fostering a winning culture. Kenny Atkinson’s success with the Brooklyn Nets serves as a blueprint for what he’s now achieving with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are undefeated no more. Kenny Atkinson’s team had one of the greatest runs in NBA history to start the season. At 15 consecutive wins, they finished second behind only the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors and their 24 triumphs.