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Man, it was great to have Deuce McBride back. This win was a perfect snapshot of his value on both ends of the floor. We break down the details, from his POA defense to the floor spacing he provides and everything in between. Knicks take care of the Pelicans and move to just one game back of first place.

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0:27 Recap & Thoughts

4:15 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

7:19 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Deuce

8:25 The Importance Of Shooting Gravity

13:36 Mike Brown Masterclass

18:47 Ripped Apart In Coverage

23:18 Expecting Defensive Improvements?

25:24 Up Next

25:38 Stay Connected With Us!

26:33 Trivia

26:58 Outro

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Knicks pull out a thriller vs. the Hawks and there’s a lot to unpack! Some analysis on defensive breakdowns, how the Knicks hunted Trae Young switches for offense, Mike Brown trusting the youth, and whether the Thibs criticism is fair. Xs and Os, coaching decisions, late game execution, and more from a wild Knicks win. Let’s talk!

0:00 Intro

0:25 Is This Team Special?

3:16 Recap & Thoughts

9:52 Hunting The Trae Young Switch

14:06 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT

16:07 Empowering The Youth Paying Off?

20:06 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): McCullar

21:27 Stay Connected With Us!

22:01 Every Way The Defense Failed!

27:58 Up Next

28:17 Stay Connected With Us!

28:41 Trivia

29:27 Outro

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Jake Bird might be the Yankees’ secret weapon. A right-handed pitcher with a swing-and-miss breaking ball and a full offseason with Matt Blake under his belt. Can he become the piece that gives the Yankees a new edge? We talk.

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0:25 Betting On Bird

5:49 Areas Of Concern

10:13 Stuff Is There!

12:58 What's His Role?

17:09 Stay Connected With Us!

18:14 Quick Data Dive

20:15 Outro

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Merry Christmas at MSG! The Knicks came back from huge double-digit deficits to top the Cavaliers, fueled by standout performances from their guards and Mitch. Brown leaned into his smalls, sparking massive runs when they were needed most. We break down the highs, the lows, the starting lineup issues, the lingering defensive concerns, Kolek's heroics, Mitch, and more!

0:00 Intro

0:26 Recap & Thoughts

6:56 Stay Connected With Us!

7:40 Starting Lineup Issues Remain

15:22 Stay Connected With Us!

15:40 Brown Trusts His Smalls

21:03 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Kolek

22:47 Thank God For Mitch!

25:58 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

28:15 Stay Connected With Us!

28:53 POA Defense Alarming Territory?

32:52 Up Next

34:19 Trivia

34:50 Outro

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We got a Brunson masterclass at MSG! He scored 47 points for a career high in that building. The Knicks withstand a tough grind against the Heat (always is), adjust defensively, and win it with shot-making and execution late. Mike Brown’s rotations, and the Knicks halfcourt pace are showing real progress, plus a textbook fourth quarter sequence that explains why getting into offense early matters.

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0:25 Recap & Thoughts

5:52 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

14:54 Youths Keep Showing Promise

18:02 Blueprint In Action

23:01 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Kolek

25:18 Stay Connected With Us!

26:22 Up Next

28:19 Trivia

29:00 Outro

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It is Sunday, December 21st, and the New York Yankees have done nothing this winter. In this episode, we jump around the infield, talk Volpe's future, Bichette and Seager rumors, and Jazz trade talks. Plus, how losing Bellinger or Toronto landing Tucker could change the shortstop conversation. All that and more!

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0:26 Still No Additions

4:16 Glove Or Bat At Short?

10:10 Can Volpe Ever Improve Enough?

16:18 Jazz Trade Rumors

20:44 Corey Seager Rumors

22:49 Please Address Pitching

25:32 Outro

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Your short-handed (and hungover) Knicks steal one in Indy behind elite depth minutes, a huge late game defensive adjustment, and another masterclass from the Brunson and Kolek pairing. We break down the supporting cast showing out, Brown trusting guys late, and why the Spain PnR with Kolek keeps unlocking everything offensively.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Recap & Thoughts

4:06 Supporting Cast Strong!

14:49 Late-Game Defensive Shift

18:57 Stay Connected With Us!

19:24 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Kolek

22:10 Screen-The-Screener + Three-Man Action

27:53 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

29:25 Stay Connected With Us!

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Champions!! Period! Enjoy it! Not everything has to come with an asterisk. What a win over the Spurs last night to clinch the NBA Cup! Didn't always look good (God, no), but Brown adjusted, trusted his guys, and left his comfort zone (what do ya know?). Three-guard lineups worked, Kolek and Clarkson changed the game, and the Knicks finally had flow late. OG carried early, Mitch dominated the glass when it mattered, and the Knicks closed with confidence.

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0:25 Recap & Thoughts

5:02 Stay Connected With Us!

5:36 Point-Of-Attack Defense

11:32 Stay Connected With Us!

11:57 Brown Left His Comfort Zone!

22:17 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch

24:14 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG

27:37 Up Next

28:16 Your Thoughts On NBA Cup?

30:32 Outro

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There is interest in bringing back an old friend! Michael King has made some big changes since leaving the Yankees. His lower arm slot and adjusted angle have boosted his fastball, while his sweeper gives righties serious trouble. We break down how he tunnels his pitches to lefties, the role of his changeup and sinker, and why his approach makes him so tough to hit. Should Cashman scoop him up before he leaves for Beantown? We discuss!

0:00 Intro

0:45 Interest In King?

3:39 Stuff Is All There

6:12 Four-Seam: Setup Pitch, Weak Spot?

8:29 Secondary Weapons Elite!

11:08 Stay Connected With Us!

12:07 Value

15:20 Outro

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Brunson dominates as the Knicks eliminate the loser Magic in Vegas! We break down Brunson's 40 ball, KAT cooking Wendell Carter, how the Knicks punished Orlando’s switching, and why the offense looks more dynamic. Plus, some defensive adjustments, and what to watch heading into the Cup Final vs Spurs.

0:00 Intro

0:26 Recap & Thoughts

3:40 Stay Connected With Us!

4:02 Towns Dominates Another Big

13:06 Exploiting Switches

21:01 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson

22:59 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch

24:11 Strong Defense

27:04 Stay Connected With Us!

27:52 Up Next

31:05 Trivia

31:49 Outro

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