NBA Playoffs: Wolves stun Spurs, Knicks sink 76ers, Who's Next?!
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The PTI podcast opens with a dramatic NBA playoff upset as the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by a 25-minute, 18-point performance from a returning Anthony Edwards, stunned the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 despite Victor Wembanyama's record-tying 12 blocks. Hosts Mike Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser debate the significance of the win, emphasizing Minnesota's playoff experience and defensive strategy that contained Wembanyama. They caution against overreaction, noting San Antonio had a chance to win at the buzzer. In the East, the New York Knicks continue their dominant playoff run, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers by 39 points—part of a historic 119-point margin in three consecutive games. The hosts stress the Knicks' rested, confident state versus the exhausted 76ers, but warn the series will shift in Game 2. Baseball takes a turn with Tarek Skubal undergoing elbow surgery, raising concerns about his trade value and free agency. The discussion highlights his injury history and the risk of overpaying for a pitcher with durability questions. P.K. Subban joins for NHL playoff analysis, praising the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-0 start but urging caution, while defending the NHL's icing call in the Golden Knights' game-winning goal. He also previews the Wild-Avalanche and Canadiens-Sabres series, emphasizing physicality and depth. The episode closes with updates on Luka Doncic’s absence, Carlos Alcaraz’s wrist injury, and front-office moves in the NBA and NFL.
Anthony Edwards' return off the bench for 25 minutes and 18 points was pivotal in the Wolves' upset win over the Spurs despite Wembanyama's 12-block performance.
The Knicks' 39-point win over the 76ers is part of the largest consecutive playoff margin in NBA history (119 points in three games), but the hosts caution against overhyping Game 1.
Tarek Skubal’s elbow surgery raises serious concerns about his trade value and free agency, with teams wary of his injury history despite his elite pitch velocity.
P.K. Subban defends the NHL's icing call in the Golden Knights’ game-winning goal, citing the linesman’s correct judgment based on player positioning.
The Carolina Hurricanes' 6-0 playoff start is impressive, but Subban urges restraint—true validation comes only in the conference finals or Stanley Cup final.
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Wolves Stun Spurs: Edwards Returns, Wembanyama's 12 Blocks
“Minnesota has done very well in the playoffs in recent years, and probably underrated by most people in the country that just don't know Minnesota very well.”
Knicks' Historic Dominance: 39-Point Blowout of 76ers
“That's plus 119 in three games, which is actually the greatest margin of victory in consecutive, three consecutive playoff games in the history of the NBA playoffs. Of all time.”
Tarek Skubal's Elbow Surgery: Trade & Free Agency Implications
“Skubal has thrown 3,201,211 pitches at 95 miles an hour or more since the start of 2024. That's 234 more than the next pitcher in baseball.”
P.K. Subban on NHL Playoffs: Hurricanes, Ducks, Wild-Avalanche
“They got to get to the cup final now. Oh, I like hearing that.”
“Skubal has thrown 3,201,211 pitches at 95 miles an hour or more since the start of 2024. That's 234 more than the next pitcher in baseball.”
“That's plus 119 in three games, which is actually the greatest margin of victory in consecutive, three consecutive playoff games in the history of the NBA playoffs. Of all time.”
“Minnesota has done very well in the playoffs in recent years, and probably underrated by most people in the country that just don't know Minnesota very well.”
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Mike Wilbon
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Tony Kornheiser
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P.K. Subban
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Victor Wembanyama
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New York Knicks
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Tarek Skubal
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Carolina Hurricanes
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Philadelphia 76ers
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Anthony Edwards
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Minnesota Wild
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