Turnover | Jason Kidd Fired, Knicks Historic Comeback & OKC’s Pressure Defense

The playoffs are exposing everything. In Episode 37 of In My Defense, Que and Canty break down the biggest NBA storylines shaking the league right now. From the shocking firing of Jason Kidd after the Mavericks’ chaotic season to the Western Conference Finals turning into a war of attrition between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, the guys debate whether turnovers, injuries, and role players are deciding the future of the NBA playoffs.They dive into Game 2 adjustments, the physicality of Isaiah Hartenstein vs. Victor Wembanyama, Steph Castle’s turnover struggles, and why OKC’s pressure defense is becoming historically dangerous. Then they shift to the East, where the New York Knicks pulled off a historic 22-point comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers behind another legendary performance from Jalen Brunson. Did Cleveland collapse under pressure? Is the series already slipping away?The episode also features:Reaction to the Dallas Mavericks firing of Jason KiddWhat’s next for Kyrie Irving and the future of DallasThunder vs Spurs: turnovers, injuries, and playoff toughnessKnicks vs Cavs Game 1 historic comeback breakdownWhy coaching adjustments matter in playoff basketball99 Problems: Que & Canty reveal their ALL-TIME All-NBA TeamsWins & Losses of the WeekSGA’s back-to-back MVP case and Hall of Fame trajectoryNothing personal… but in our defense.Episode 37 - "Turnover" TimeStamps00:00 – Cold Open00:15 – Intro & Welcome00:37 – Black Student Athlete Activism & Congressional Black Caucus03:15 – Jason Kidd Fired — Masai Ujiri Takes Over the Mavericks09:04 – Kyrie Irving Trade Destinations: Detroit, Minnesota, Miami11:28 – Spurs vs. Thunder Game 2 — Hardenstein Goes Wrestlemania on Wimby15:25 – Steph Castle's Turnovers Are Gifting OKC Points17:38 – De'Aaron Fox Needs to Tape Up & Get Back NOW20:14 – Knicks vs. Cavs Game 1: Largest Comeback in MSG History22:24 – Kenny Atkinson Was Abysmal — Cavs Blew a 22-Point Lead25:12 – Donovan Mitchell Went Ghost in the 4th Quarter & OT30:17 – 99 Problems: All-Time All-NBA Teams Debate36:02 – Q Puts Steph Over Magic — Canty Goes CRAZY39:20 – LOSS: Harden Gets Abused by Brunson — Called Out by Name40:13 – LOSS: Rickea Jackson Tears ACL — Big Blow for Chicago Sky41:25 – WIN: SGA Wins Back-to-Back MVPs41:52 – WIN: Madison's Sweet 16 & Career Day at Plainfield High 🎂44:12 – Outro & Where to Find Canty & Q🎙️ New episodes drop every Friday 🔗 www.linktr.ee/InMyDefensePod 📺 Subscribe: youtube.com/@InMyDefensePodFollow the hosts:Chris Canty → @ChrisCanty99Quentin “Que” McDuffie → @Queie_Beamen1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.