About this episode
The episode discusses the NBA playoffs, focusing on the Timberwolves, Cavs, and Knicks, with insights from JR Smith.
The Timberwolves believe they found something in Game 1 that could change this series… but superstars are defined by how they bounce back.. how will Wemby answer tonight in Game 2? The Cavs coughed up game 1 in Detroit... but wait until you hear what Harden had to say about his performance afterward. The Knicks DOMINATED Game 1... with no Joel Embid for Game 2, CHINEY tells us the one player who NEEDS to step up in his absence. After surviving the Garden frenzy, JR Smith joins us to answer the biggest question in New York: are these Knicks for real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Malika Andrews
Guest: JR Smith
Topics covered
- NBA playoffs
- Timberwolves
- Cavs
- Knicks
- Wemby
- Harden
- JR Smith
Keywords
- NBA
- playoffs
- Timberwolves
- Cavs
- Knicks
- Wemby
- Harden
- JR Smith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Timberwolves, Cavs
Places: Detroit, New York
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