0:00 ... Show open ... Ross welcomes everyone and introduces the panel.

0:34 ... Show #252 is dedicated to Luke Garza of the Celtics who wears uniform #52.

1:45 ... In Monday's game 3 of the NBA Finals things got spicy as the Spurs bounced back after losing the first 2 games at home and won game 3 on the road in New York.

2:51 ... Bruce felt the Spurs showed mental toughness and played with desperation in game 3 but Victor Wembanyama's nickname of "The Alien" rubs Bruce the wrong way. Ross doesn't care much for the nickname either.

4:01 ... World B was impressed by the Spurs' effort in game 3, especially after playing poorly in the second quarter and looking like they might be on the ropes.

5:11 ... Ross felt Stephon Castle was huge in game 3 and cited some dagger shots that he hit.

6:03 ... Mike Brown complained about the officiating after game 3 and the crew discusses the benefits and negatives of Coach Brown calling out the refs. Everyone had no issues with him doing it because it could pay off later in the series if it helps him get a key "either/or" call in a close game.

11:55 ... The guys discuss game 4 and which team is under more pressure to win. There are reasons for both teams to feel it but Knicks fan "World B" feels his Knicks have more pressure on Wednesday night.

17:00 ... Is Jalen Brunson starting to wither under the pressure from the waves of Spurs defenders relentlessly pursuing him? Perhaps Brunson needs to look for fewer of his own shots and get Karl-Anthony Towns more involved in the offense.

25:00 ... Which players have distinguished themselves the most during the first three games of the Finals? So many have stepped up .... Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and OG Anunoby to name a few.

32:35 .... Game 4 predictions from everyone ... Bruce still likes the Spurs, World B loves his Knicks, and Ross breaks the tie with his prediction of ___________??

37:55 ... The crew pays tribute to former Chicago Bull Stacey King who passed away over the weekend at the age of 59. World B worked with Stacey at ESPN in Charlotte and shares some stories of their time together. King was also a longtime announcer of Bulls games where he made a lasting impression on Bulls Nation.

42:24 ... Ross wraps it up and says goodbye.

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0:00 Intro

1:00 The Western Conference Finals in review as the Spurs come out on top to advance

6:03 The Yay & Nay Players of the Western Conference Finals

17:56 Our 2026 NBA Finals Preview & Predictions

27:30 Game 1 Preview

32:39 The NBA’s new “3-2-1” Draft Lottery Anti-Tanking Reform

39:54 Final Thoughts

40:01 Bruce glass half full approach on Mitchell Robinson’s injury

41:08 World B shares his thoughts on the passing of Hall of Famer Rick Adelman

42:53 Ross on the former Kings participating in this year’s NBA Finals

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0:00 ... We examine the All Defensive teams for the season. The first teamers are Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Derrick White, and Rudy Gobert. Bruce has a summer assigmnent for Thompson.

4:13 ... The second teamers are Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, and Dyson Daniels.

7:22 ... Final Thought: Bruce on how Wemby's main "superpower" cannot be measured by analytics.

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