Hour 1: Craig Carton Declares the NBA Finals Over After Knicks Win Game 1

Craig Carton and Big Mac analyze the Knicks' resilient Game 1 victory over the Spurs, praising Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson for their closing efforts. They dismiss early criticism from figures like Skip Bayless while Carton recounts a humorous mishap with menopausal edibles. The conversation also explores the emotional weight of a potential New York championship and the staggering cost of NBA Finals tickets. 01:25 - Knicks Claim Game 1 Victory 05:15 - Towns and Brunson Impact 10:15 - Dealing with Media Critics 14:15 - The Obnoxious Fan Reality 17:20 - Carton's Gummy Mistake 22:10 - Debunking Small Guard Narrative 26:40 - Betting Odds and Underdogs 32:45 - MSG Atmosphere and OG Shot 38:55 - Visualizing the Final Buzzer 43:20 - Finals Ticket Prices Soar