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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 56 MIN

Guided By Hate And Betting Against New York

from Missing the Point · host MTPshow.com

The NBA Finals can feel like a chess match, but sometimes it’s simpler than that: can you survive 48 minutes against a 7'4 alien who bends every possession. We break down Spurs vs Knicks with the two storylines that actually decide the series: what “stopping” Victor Wembanyama really looks like in playoff basketball, and whether New York can win without turning the game into a parade of foul trouble and desperation threes. We talk traps up top, physical wear, emotional edges, and the uncomfortable truth that every scheme can be correct and still fail.On the Knicks side, we treat this like the Jalen Brunson moment it is. If he delivers a title, he changes Knicks history, but the path is narrow: beat elite perimeter defenders, control tempo, and own clutch time at MSG. We also dig into the part fans miss when they stare at points, including assists as a signal of control, role players stealing games, and why De’Aaron Fox might quietly tilt the whole matchup.Then we pivot to the NFL and react to a pair of franchise shaping moves: the New England Patriots trading for AJ Brown to give Drake May a true WR1, the Stef Diggs ripple effects, and the Rams landing Myles Garrett in a trade that could change the Super Bowl odds overnight. If you like NBA strategy, NFL roster building, and honest predictions with Boston attitude, press play, then subscribe, share the show, and leave a review. What’s your Finals pick and why?Support the show-----------https://www.MTPshow.comOur Social Mediahttps://linktr.ee/MTPSHOW-----------Hosts: Mike Marcangelo, Dave ClarkeProducer: Craig D'Alessandro, Dave ClarkeInquiries: [email protected]

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The NBA Finals can feel like a chess match, but sometimes it’s simpler than that: can you survive 48 minutes against a 7'4 alien who bends every possession. We break down Spurs vs Knicks with the two storylines that actually decide the series: what “stopping” Victor Wembanyama really looks like in playoff basketball, and whether New York can win without turning the game into a parade of foul trouble and desperation threes. We talk traps up top, physical wear, emotional edges, and the uncomfor...

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