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NBA Finals Variables: The Experience Factor, New York’s New Look, and More

NBA Finals Variables: The Experience Factor, New York’s New Look, and More
NBA Finals Variables: The Experience Factor, and New York’s New Look
Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Variables
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About the episode

Justin, Rob, and Kyle kick off the month of June with some NBA Finals talk! The guys start with a few closing thoughts on Game 7 of the Western Conference finals and ponder potential next steps for the Oklahoma City Thunder, including whether trading Chet Holmgren is a viable option. Then, they preview the 2026 NBA Finals by breaking down a few variables that may ultimately decide who will be crowned NBA champion, including:

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann
Producers: Jeff Shearin and Ben Cruz

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Summary

  • 0:01

    Intro

  • 27:41

    How much has experience mattered/will it matter?

  • 35:14

    What’s different about this year’s Knicks run?

  • 45:05

    What’s the key individual or strategic matchup on the board?

  • 1:04:50

    Which winning story line is more intriguing?

  • 1:13:49

    They close out the show by making their official predictions for the winner of the series.