The Knicks Survive a Slobberknocker to Take Game 2 | Group Chat

About this episode

The hosts discuss the Knicks' victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals and analyze player performances and potential adjustments for the Spurs.

(00:00) Justin, Rob, and Kyle fire up the mics immediately after Game 2 of the NBA Finals to talk about the Knicks grinding out a 2-0 series lead. (3:05) The guys discuss the Knicks pulling through despite Jalen Brunson’s struggles, and De’Aaron Fox’s indecisiveness being costly for the Spurs. (17:04) They also discuss the Knicks’ bench coming through in comparison to the Spurs’ bench before getting into the fact that Karl-Anthony Towns has outplayed Victor Wembanyama through two games and whether or not KAT is having his Dirk Nowitzki moment. (47:33) The show closes with potential adjustments Mitch Johnson and the Spurs can make heading into Game 3 and beyond. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Jeff Shearin and Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Buy any two Ferrero Brands and you could win $1 million. Visit GoAllInAndWin.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann

Topics covered

• NBA Finals
• Knicks
• Spurs
• Game Analysis
• Player Performance
• Adjustments

Keywords

• NBA Finals
• Knicks
• Spurs
• Jalen Brunson
• De’Aaron Fox
• Karl-Anthony Towns
• Game 2
• Player Performance

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Ferrero Brands

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Organizations: Spurs, Knicks

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