48 Minutes

ESPN's Monica McNutt on the NBA In-Season Tournament, Quarterfinal Matchups, The Knicks, & Her Journey


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0:00 Intro

1:34 Bruce introduces our special guest Monica McNutt

3:04 Monica shares her thoughts on the NBA In-Season Tournament

4:34 The In-Season Tournament courts, Monica provides her insight on the full picture

7:18 What sense has Monica gotten from NBA coaches on the in-season tournament

8:26 New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks Quarterfinals Matchup Preview

10:01 Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers Quarterfinals Matchup Preview

12:30 Lakers starting to get healthy with key reserves rejoining the team to help AD & LeBron

14:48 Is Monica surprised how well the Suns are playing with their own health issues?

17:36 All things New York Knicks with Monica who also works for MSG Network

18:11 Are the New York Knicks a 50 win team this season?

20:18 Monica on Mitchell Robinson’s development this season

22:15 Does Monica have any concerns with the Knicks lack of perimeter shooting?

24:26 Monica shares something we might not know about Mitchell Robinson

26:06 Has Jalen Brunson’s impact in New York surprised Monica?

28:34 A discussion into Monica’s journey

29:01 Monica on who has had the biggest impact on her career

32:47 Monica on her mindset as she embraced the grind as she worked towards where she is today

35:35 What it was like for Monica growing up in the DC/Baltimore area with its rich basketball history

39:13 Monica shares what it’s been like working with Doc Rivers at ESPN

41:18 Word Association with Monica

41:29 Richard Jefferson

41:52 Walt Frazier

42:57 Patrick Ewing

43:42 JJ Redick

45:34 LeBron James

47:22 Ross’s Best Bets


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48 MinutesBy Bleav, Michael Freer, Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein