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NBA Finals podcast Michael Roberson: Spurs pick up first Finals win 115-111 at MSG; Wemby picks up the pace with 32 points for SA

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San Antonio Spurs Victory Wembanyama (1) throws down on the New York Knicks Karl Anthony Towns (32) in game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on Mon Jun 8, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Finals podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 What were the biggest adjustments the Spurs made in Game 3 that allowed them to avoid falling into a 0-3 series deficit?

#2 Which individual matchup had the greatest impact on the outcome of the game, and why?

#3 How did the Knicks’ performance in the second half differ from their play in the first two games of the series?

#4 What strategic changes should New York consider before Game 4 to regain control of the NBA Finals?

#5 After Game 3, does the momentum of the series shift toward San Antonio, or do the Knicks still hold a clear advantage despite the loss?

Michael Roberson is an NBA Finals podcast analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Finals podcast David Zizmor: Spurs get Knicked 105-104 in game 2 at San Antonio; NY goes up 2-0 in series

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San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama (1) walks off the court as time expires on the clock in game 2 against the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Fri Jun 5, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Finals podcast David Zizmor:

#1 What were the key factors that allowed the New York Knicks to hold on for a one-point victory despite playing on the road?

#2 Which player had the biggest impact on the outcome, and what specific plays made the difference in the final minutes?

#3 Dave talk about the Knicks defense and how good of a plan that head coach Mike Brown had to have them prepared?

David Zizmor is an NBA Finals podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Finals podcast Michael Roberson: Knicks take game 1 in the Alamo 105-95 beating Spurs

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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson makes a point after scoring two points against the San Antonio Spurs in game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antionio on Wed Jun 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Finals podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Which player had the biggest impact on the game’s outcome, and what specific plays made the difference?

#2 What adjustments should the Spurs make before Game 2 to counter the Knicks’ strengths?

#3 How did the battle in the paint compare to the perimeter shooting performance for both teams?

#4 Which coaching decisions by Mike Brown and Mitch Johnson had the greatest influence on the game?

#5 Based on Game 1, which team appears better positioned to win the 2026 NBA Finals series, and why?

Michael Roberson is NBA Finals contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Finals podcast Tony Renteria: Knicks open Finals in the heart of Texas against Spurs Wednesday night

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New York Knicks center Karl Anthony Towns (32) shoots in the second half in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Mon May 25, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Finals podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Which team will set the tempo in Game 1—the New York Knicks’ defense-first approach or the San Antonio Spurs’ offensive style?

#2 What adjustment will the Spurs make after a grueling seven-game Western Conference Finals series to handle the Knicks’ pressure defense?

#3 Which player is most likely to be the X-factor in Game 1 and swing the outcome beyond the star players?

#4 How important is home-court advantage for San Antonio in the opening game of the NBA Finals?

#5 What statistical category (rebounds, turnovers, three-point shooting, or points in the paint) will most strongly determine the winner of Game 1?

Tony Renteria is an NBA podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoff podcast David Zizmor: Thunder take 3-2 series lead as series moves back to San Antonio on Thursday

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San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembayama (1) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) battle for the loose ball in game 5 of the third round of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City on Tue May 26, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoff podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Once again David the work of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the OKC Thunder with 30 points and powered his way to the hoop with little San Antonio Spurs resistence in game five of the NBA Playoff 127-114.

#2 With the win the Thunder take a 3-2 lead in the best of seven series. The Spurs Stephen Castle can only carry the team so far with his 24 points.

#3 The Western Conference Title moves back to San Antonio who would have a chance to tie it up with a game six win on Thursday night. On the other hand the Thunder would have something to say about that. Your saying this one could go seven games.

David Zizmor does the NBA Playoff podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoff podcast Tony Renteria: Knicks put it away in four game sweep against Cavs with 130-93 win

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New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti dunks in the second half of game 4 of the third round of the NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Mon May 25, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 How did the New York Knicks manage to dominate the Cleveland Cavaliers 130–93 in Game 4?

#2 Which Knicks player had the biggest impact in completing the Eastern Conference Finals sweep?

#3 What went wrong defensively for the Cavaliers during the series-ending loss?

#4 How does this sweep affect the Knicks’ chances heading into the NBA Finals?

#5 Was Game 4 more about the Knicks’ elite performance or the Cavaliers collapsing under pressure?

Tony Renteria does the NBA Playoff podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson: Knicks can sweep Cavs to move onto finals Monday night

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) controls the basketball against New York Knicks guard Jaylen Brunson (11) in the second half in game 3 of the third round of the NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena in Houston (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Michael talk about Saturday’s game 3 as the New York Knicks once again took care of business beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-108.

#2 The Knicks made easy work out of the Cavaliers with a 13 point win talk about how the Knicks stayed aheaad of the Cavaliers with some quick offsense.

#3 What adjustments do the Cleveland Cavaliers need to make defensively after allowing 121 points to the Knicks in Game 3?

#4 Which player had the biggest impact on the outcome of Game 3 between the Knicks and the Cavaliers, and why?

#5 With the Knicks leading the series 3–0, do the Cavaliers still have any realistic path to a comeback in the Eastern Conference Finals?

Join Michael Roberson for the NBA Playoffs podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor: Thunder even the series 1-1 with 122-113 win over San Antonio

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Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) celebrates with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) after scoring a slam dunk in game 2 of the third round of the NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Wed May 20, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast David Zizmor:

#1 The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs to even up the series 1-1 how important was it for the Thunder to even this one up going to San Antonio for game 3.

#2 Talk about the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous Alexander he lead with 30 points how instrumential was he in the Thunder win.

#3 This series goes back to San Antonio and the Spurs know how vital it is to go back up by one game likewise the Thunder how do you see this match up in game three Thursday.

David Zizmor does the NBA Playoff podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson: Knicks Brunson leads the way take game 1 past Cavs115-104 in OT

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New York Knicks Jalen Brunson (11) drives a lane past the Cleveland Cavaliers defense leading in scoring in game 1 of the third round of the NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York on Tue May 19, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Which player will have the biggest impact for the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime loss in Game 1 against the New York Knicks?

#2 What adjustments should the Cavaliers make defensively after allowing 115 points in Game 1?

#3 How important is home-court advantage for the Knicks in this Eastern Conference Finals series?

#4 Which matchup is more crucial to the outcome of the series: the battle in the paint or three-point shooting?

#5 Can Cleveland bounce back in Game 2, or do the Knicks now control the momentum of the series?

Michael Roberson does the NBA Playoffs podcasts weekly at sportsradioservice.com

NBA Playoffs podcast Tony Renteria: Wembanyama Spurs one man wrecking crew in win over OKC

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) was the leading scorer for the Spurs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second overtime in game 1 round 3 of the NBA Playoffs at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Mon May 18, 2026 (AP News photo)

NBA Playoffs podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 How did Victor Wembanyama change the game with his 41-point, 24-rebound performance, and where does it rank among recent playoff performances in the Spurs game 1 win over the OKC Thunder 122-115?

#2 What defensive adjustments did the Spurs make to limit Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to inefficient shooting, and can Oklahoma City counter that strategy in Game 2?

#3 Did Game 1 expose a weakness in the Thunder’s smaller lineup against San Antonio’s size and rebounding advantage?

#4 How important was rookie Dylan Harper stepping up in place of injured De’Aaron Fox, and what does his performance say about the Spurs’ future?

#5 After the Spurs stole Game 1 in Oklahoma City, has the momentum of the series shifted, or should the Thunder still be considered favorites?

Tony Renteria does the NBA Playoffs podcasts Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com