Who had the BIGGEST win in the NBA Playoffs last night?
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The PTI podcast opens with a lively debate over the biggest NBA Playoff win from the previous night, with Mike Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser weighing in on Toronto's comeback against Cleveland, San Antonio's historic 19-point deficit reversal against Portland, Boston's dominant win in Philadelphia, and Houston's survival against the Lakers. Wilbon ultimately argues that Toronto's victory was the most significant due to the high stakes and the poor performance of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, while Kornheiser emphasizes Houston's resilience despite being down 0-3 and the historical impossibility of overcoming such a deficit. The hosts then pivot to the NFL Draft, where Kornheiser expresses nostalgia for the emotional moment of Navy’s Eli Heidenreich being drafted by the Steelers, while criticizing the draft’s lack of excitement and the growing disconnect between fans and new players. They also discuss the Red Sox firing manager Alex Cora and five coaches, with Kornheiser condemning the decision as premature and driven by front-office overreach. The episode concludes with a deep dive into the Nuggets-Timberwolves series, analyzing Nikola Jokic’s underwhelming performance, the fiery end of Game 4, and the implications of Anthony Edwards and Dante DiVincenzo being out. The hosts express cautious optimism for Minnesota’s chances despite the injuries, while acknowledging Denver’s talent and the intense rivalry brewing between the teams.
Toronto’s win over Cleveland was the most significant due to the high-stakes nature and the collapse of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell.
San Antonio’s 19-point comeback against Portland is historically rare and one of the most dramatic comebacks in NBA playoff history.
Houston’s win over the Lakers, while not a series turnaround, was crucial in avoiding a sweep and keeping their season alive.
The NFL Draft felt stale and disconnected from fans, with emotional moments overshadowed by an overwhelming number of unknown players.
Firing Alex Cora mid-season was premature and reflects a troubling trend of front-office executives overriding on-field leadership.
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NBA Playoffs: The Biggest Win Debate
“San Antonio, you knew that comeback, by the way. They're down 19. And in the blink of an eye, actually it took like seven minutes. They are up... 20, and you're like, oh my God, I know Wimby's in there.”
Toronto vs. Cleveland: The Turning Point
“It is inescapable to get to the fact that this is the playoffs and this is what he does. I thought they had, I thought Toronto therefore had the most significant win.”
Houston’s Survival and the 0-3 Curse
“In the history of the NBA, no team has ever gone down 0-3 and come back and won. In fact, the 0-3 turns into, drumroll please, 0-159.”
NFL Draft: Emotion vs. Obscurity
Reflections on the NFL Draft, with Kornheiser moved by Navy’s Eli Heidenreich’s emotional draft moment, while criticizing the draft’s lack of fan engagement.
“In the history of the NBA, no team has ever gone down 0-3 and come back and won. In fact, the 0-3 turns into, drumroll please, 0-159.”
“You can't do that. You're up by 14. There's two seconds left. You dribble it out. Yes, you do. You do not score at that point.”
“San Antonio, you knew that comeback, by the way. They're down 19. And in the blink of an eye, actually it took like seven minutes. They are up... 20, and you're like, oh my God, I know Wimby's in there.”
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Mike Wilbon
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Tony Kornheiser
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Nikola Jokic
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Toronto Raptors
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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San Antonio Spurs
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Jaden McDaniels
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Alex Cora
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Boston Celtics
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Houston Rockets
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