Will the Celtics Come Back and Beat the Knicks? Timberwolves Narrowly Survive Warriors without Curry | NBA Playoff Reaction

·51 min·5 clips

Who's been better in the playoffs so far: Jayson Tatum or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

The episode begins with the hosts reacting to Game 3 results in the NBA playoffs, specifically the Celtics beating the Knicks and the Timberwolves beating the Warriors. They immediately engage in a debate comparing the playoff performances of Jayson Tatum and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, noting both have struggled. The conversation shifts to the Celtics-Knicks series, with a host arguing Boston is the better team and will come back to win despite being down 0-2, citing improved defense and shooting in Game 3. They discuss Jalen Brunson's difficulties against Boston's defense and the Knicks' offensive struggles. A surprising statistic is highlighted: home teams are 27-27 in the playoffs, with theories about reduced travel advantages. The hosts then analyze the Timberwolves-Warriors game, focusing on Anthony Edwards' 28-point second half and Jonathan Kuminga's 30-point performance for Golden State. They critique the Timberwolves for letting their foot off the gas and speculate on Steph Curry's potential return. The discussion turns to Kuminga's future, suggesting his playoff game creates leverage for a sign-and-trade due to fit issues with the Warriors' system. The hosts criticize Golden State's player development track record. They make predictions for the Cavs-Pacers and Nuggets-Thunder games, with most picking Cleveland and Denver. The episode concludes with final championship favorites, listing Boston, Denver, Oklahoma City, and Cleveland as top contenders.

As heard by us

A two-game playoff reaction turns into a sharper argument about Tatum's reputation and New York's next adjustment.

Pick A Side uses two Game 3 reactions to press on playoff reputation, not just box-score fallout. After the Timberwolves beat the Warriors and the Celtics beat the Knicks, the panel moves from SGA versus Tatum into a tighter question: whether Game 3 against New York could be…

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

You want Tatum reputation drama, Knicks adjustment talk, and a live panel sorting through Minnesota beating Golden State after another playoff night.

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from Pick a Side