The Spurs Ain't Dead, KAT Is Tormenting Wemby & Why the Knicks Need an Enforcer

About this episode

Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson discuss the implications of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, focusing on player performances and team strategies.

The Spurs stole Game 3 in New York, but did they just unlock something even bigger? 👀 Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson break down the adjustments that changed the NBA Finals, why Victor Wembanyama looked like a different player, and whether the Knicks beat themselves with costly mistakes. Plus: 🏀 Did the Spurs finally unlock Wemby's full potential? 🏀 Why Jalen Brunson didn't look like himself in Game 3 🏀 Karl-Anthony Towns as New York's X-factor 🏀 De'Aaron Fox's impact on the series 🏀 Stephon Castle's breakout performance 🏀 Why Stak says Wemby "ain't a punk" 🏀 Game 4 predictions and what's at stake for both teams Has San Antonio figured something out... or will the Knicks bounce back and take control of the Finals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson

Topics covered

• NBA Finals
• Game analysis
• Player performance
• Team strategies
• Playoff predictions

Keywords

• NBA Finals
• Spurs
• Wembanyama
• Knicks
• Brunson
• Towns
• Fox
• Castle
• Game 4 predictions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks

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