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Nick Angstadt & Ku Khahil open the show by recapping the San Antonio Spurs’ stunning Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, highlighting Victor Wembanyama’s historic performance as he leads his team to the NBA Finals. The hosts discuss critical absences for the Thunder, notably Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, and break down how the Spurs’ depth and team mentality—featuring contributions from De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle, and Devin Vassell—overcame Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s best efforts. They draw fascinating parallels between this Spurs run and the Tim Duncan-led team of 1999, and examine the Thunder’s looming questions around Chet Holmgren’s role and the team’s future window. Emotional reactions, leadership dynamics, and the impact of role players like Luke Kornet are also explored, before a preview of the upcoming NBA Finals matchup against the New York Knicks wraps up the conversation.

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