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EPISODE · May 3, 2025 · 32 MIN

Knicks vs Celtics: Can New York Pull the Upset?

from The Hoop & The Harm · host The Hoop & The Harm

The Knicks are moving on-but can they handle the Celtics? Brendan and Nolan dive into one of the most anticipated matchups in the East: New York vs. Boston. From Jalen Brunson's heroics to the Knicks' fourth quarter collapses, we analyze what just happened with Detroit and how it sets up a brutal challenge ahead. • Why Knicks fans are both hopeful and terrified • How Boston's lethal bench tilts the series • Defensive matchups, coaching trust, and shot selection breakdowns • Predictions: Will it be a sweep? A fight? 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:17 Recap of Knicks' Game Six Victory 00:55 Knicks' Struggles and Inconsistencies 03:10 Key Moments and Player Performances 07:45 Looking Ahead: Knicks vs. Boston 12:14 Predictions and Betting Odds 16:19 Knicks' Struggles Against Physical Defense 16:44 Detroit's Strategy and Knicks' Adjustments 17:45 Boston's Superior Defense and Depth 18:28 Knicks' Coaching and Roster Questions 20:26 Boston's Bench Strength and Strategy 21:46 Knicks' Bench Performance and Challenges 23:25 Boston's Trust in Their Players 24:11 Knicks' Hopes and Realistic Expectations 29:10 Comparing Odds and Fan Perspectives 31:16 Final Thoughts and Predictions Drop your predictions in the comments! Who takes this series? 📢 Subscribe to Hoop and the Harm for all your NBA Playoff content, reaction, and debate. 🎙 Hosted by Brendan & Nolan 🔔 New episodes weekly

The Knicks are moving on-but can they handle the Celtics? Brendan and Nolan dive into one of the most anticipated matchups in the East: New York vs. Boston. From Jalen Brunson's heroics to the Knicks' fourth quarter collapses, we analyze what just happened with Detroit and how it sets up a brutal challenge ahead. • Why Knicks fans are both hopeful and terrified • How Boston's lethal bench tilts the series • Defensive matchups, coaching trust, and shot selection breakdowns • Predictions: Will it be a sweep? A fight?00:00 Introduction and Overview00:17 Recap of Knicks' Game Six Victory00:55 Knicks' Struggles and Inconsistencies03:10 Key Moments and Player Performances07:45 Looking Ahead: Knicks vs. Boston12:14 Predictions and Betting Odds16:19 Knicks' Struggles Against Physical Defense16:44 Detroit's Strategy and Knicks' Adjustments17:45 Boston's Superior Defense and Depth18:28 Knicks' Coaching and Roster Questions20:26 Boston's Bench Strength and Strategy21:46 Knicks' Bench Performance and Challenges23:25 Boston's Trust in Their Players24:11 Knicks' Hopes and Realistic Expectations29:10 Comparing Odds and Fan Perspectives31:16 Final Thoughts and PredictionsDrop your predictions in the comments! Who takes this series?📢 Subscribe to Hoop and the Harm for all your NBA Playoff content, reaction, and debate.🎙 Hosted by Brendan & Nolan🔔 New episodes weekly

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