- 50 minutes 34 secondsGame 4 PREVIEW: Pivotal Game 4 + Wemby Becoming a Villain
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The guys discuss the biggest keys for each team, Wemby becoming a villain, potential Knicks lineup changes, and the latest on the Giannis trade market.
0:00 Welcome to The Hoop Collective!
1:00 Pivotal Game 4 coming at MSG
2:50 Wemby embracing being the villain at MSG
12:50 Knicks need to get back to their ball movement
20:40 Windy Storytime: Mike Brown offenses
22:40 Do the Knicks need a change in their starting lineup?
26:55 Biggest keys to Game 4 of the NBA Finals
33:15 Will the Bucks move Giannis leading up to the draft?
39:10 What other teams could get involved in Giannis Talks?
46:45 Excitement for our Gotham Comedy Club live show
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10 June 2026, 4:26 am - 25 minutes 28 secondsGame 3 REACTION: Wemby Saves The Spurs’ Season With EPIC MSG Performance
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Iman Shumpert to react from MSG to Victor Wembanyama’s epic performance to save the Spurs’ season. The guys break down if he can keep this up, how the Knicks can bounce back in Game 4 and where the series goes from here.
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9 June 2026, 5:59 am - 46 minutes 7 secondsNBA Finals Game 3 Preview: Can Spurs Make This A Series? + EPIC MSG Atmosphere
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The guys break down if the Spurs have any chance to make this a series, the outstanding play of Karl-Anthony Towns, some wild memories with legendary Knicks fans, expectations for the insane atmosphere at MSG and what we expect from this game.
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8 June 2026, 1:57 am - 24 minutes 55 secondsINSANE Game 2 REACTION: Knicks Take Command As Young Spurs & Wemby Collapse Late
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon, Iman Shumpert and special guest Stephen A. Smith to react on the court to the Spurs’ epic collapse to give the Knicks a huge win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The guys break down Wemby’s disastrous end to the game, the chaos that is to come at MSG and much more.
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6 June 2026, 6:47 am - 33 minutes 34 secondsNBA Finals Game 2 Preview: Must Win For Wemby & Spurs
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down all of the key storylines to watch for in Game 2 of the NBA Finals including Victor Wembanyama’s energy, the Knicks’ defensive strategy and what players need more minutes. But first, MacMahon walks us through his unique experience with the Spurs’ fanbase ‘The Jackals’ and Wemby’s heavy involvement/communication with the group.
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5 June 2026, 12:48 am - 29 minutes 21 secondsREACTION: Knicks Win EPIC NBA Finals Game 1 Over Spurs
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest Iman Shumpert to react on the court to a crazy NBA Finals Game 1. The guys tackle Brunson’s toughness, an amazing game from KAT, Wemby looking tired and the keys to the rest of the series. Plus, some special ideas for Stephen A. and 7th Avenue.
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4 June 2026, 5:56 am - 50 minutes 24 secondsFULL NBA Finals Preview & Predictions: Everything You Need To Know For Knicks VS. Spurs
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon from podcast row at the NBA Finals to preview everything you need to know for the series between the Knicks and Spurs. The guys talk Mitchell Robinson’s injury, how New York will deal with Wemby, our keys & predictions and much more.
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3 June 2026, 4:00 am - 45 minutes 39 secondsREACTION: Spurs Advance to The Finals
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon reacting to the Spurs' Game 7 win in OKC. They discuss Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance over Chet Holmgren, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s best game of the series. Then, the crew previews an NBA Cup rematch in The Finals between the Knicks and the Spurs. Plus, some thoughts on the Thunder's offseason and potential roster changes.
0:00 Intro
1:30 Spurs Defeat Thunder 111-103 (4-3)
10:55 Chet Holmgren: 33 Min, 4 Points, 4 Rebounds
20:25 Spurs Advance To The Finals
30:25 Previewing The NBA Finals: NBA Cup Rematch
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31 May 2026, 6:53 am - 55 minutes 23 secondsHuge Response From Wemby & Spurs Forces Game 7 In OKC + Big Knicks Injury Update
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Spurs forcing a Game 7 with a dominant performance in Game 6 over the Thunder. We break down how Victor Wembanyama set the tone early, the up and down play in this series, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s struggles and the huge run that decided the game. Then, the crew previews what to expect in a huge Game 7 before talking a significant injury to Mitchell Robinson for the Knicks. Finally, we tackle the NBA’s now approved draft lottery reform including the potential pros and cons.
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29 May 2026, 9:15 am - 1 hour 1 minuteMajor Wemby Disappointment: Thunder Take 3-2 Lead Over Spurs In Pivotal Game 5
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Thunder’s big Game 5 win over the Spurs. The guys break down SGA’s statement game, OKC’s role players stepping up, Wemby’s struggles and much more. Then, we tackle the fallout of the Cavs loss on the season before diving into a massive trade that could be looming and entertain the possibility of a LeBron return.
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27 May 2026, 10:16 am - 28 minutes 33 secondsREACTION: Knicks’ HISTORIC Run To The NBA Finals
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps to react to the Knicks completing their continually epic run to the NBA Finals with a sweep of the Cavs. New York rode another massive avalanche in a statement game to down Cleveland. Is this Knicks’ best chance at a title?
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