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Kevin O’Connor previews the NBA Finals matchup between the San Antonio Spurs & the New York Knicks from the NBA’s Podcast Row at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

First, Tim Legler joins for a Knicks deep-dive. How can New York stop Wembanyama and this young Spurs team? Then, Jared Weiss talks all things San Antonio and makes predictions for the series.

(0:30) Tim Legler talks New York Knicks

(14:42) Jared Weiss previews San Antonio Spurs

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones turn their attention to the NBA Finals!

The San Antonio Spurs, fresh off knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling Game 7, are set to take on the New York Knicks in a 1999 Finals rematch. The guys explore the series from all angles: matchups, lineups, schemes, potential adjustments, swing factors and more.

From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the Golden State Valkyries, currently sporting one of the best records in the league behind their two-way effectiveness. 

They then check back in with the Indiana Fever. Their defense -- and specifically the defense of Caitlin Clark -- became a major topic of discussion over the weekend. The guys have a nuanced conversation about where it is, the non-negotiables and what adjustments can be made.

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01:15 Thunder-Spurs wrap-up

13:10 Spurs-Knicks preview

51:41 Golden State Valkyries

01:07:07 Indiana Fever defense

01:24:01 Closing Thoughts (Dream/Fire, Leila Lacan, Phoenix Mercury)

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Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to the San Antonio Spurs' dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

Is Victor Wembanyama officially the best player in the NBA after a masterful performance to send the Spurs to the NBA Finals? Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh react to San Antonio’s dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys also preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Spurs and the New York Knicks. Plus, what should OKC do this offseason to combat Wemby?

0:00 Welcome

0:56 Spurs advance to NBA Finals

25:15 What's next for OKC?

31:37 Spurs - Knicks preview

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We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!

First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones continue with their Conference Finals analysis!

The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will play a Game 7 this weekend -- the first we've seen in the Western Conference Finals since 2018! They discuss the biggest storylines, adjustments from Game 5 to Game 6, and the potential counterpunches we may see in a pivotal Game 7.

From there, Nekias gets #BigMad and lets off steam about the recent rounds of award voting.

Finally, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They salute the league-best Minnesota Lynx, headlined by Rookie of the Year frontrunner Olivia Miles, a trio of former All-Stars (Natasha Howard, Courtney Williams, Kayla McBride), and the two-way production of veteran newcomer Nia Coffey. Props are also given to the Dallas Wings, winners of four of their last five since their headline-grabbing loss to the Lynx a couple of weeks ago. The show closes with the guys sharing the games they're most excited about this weekend,

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1:52 -- Thunder-Spurs

38:45 -- Nekias gets #BigMad

56:47 -- Minnesota Lynx

01:12:07 -- Dallas Wings

01:25:26 -- Games of the Week(end)

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Kevin O’Connor reacts to the San Antonio Spurs' blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 and looks ahead to Game 7.

Later, NBA Draft prospect Nate Ament joins to talk about the biggest lessons he has learned as he prepares for the league.

(00:30) - Game 6 reaction: Spurs force Game 7

(12:15) - NBA news roundup: Mitchell Robinson, NBA Draft updates, 3-2-1 draft lottery details

(33:00) - Nate Ament joins the show

 

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