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The New York Knicks have won 12 straight playoff games and are just three wins away from an NBA championship. So the question for the Miami Heat isn’t whether the Knicks are for real — it’s whether New York has become the team everyone in the Eastern Conference has to chase.

Wes Goldberg and David Ramil discuss the Knicks’ remarkable playoff run, what has made Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and New York’s supporting cast so effective, and whether the Knicks have officially become the team to beat in the East. Then, the guys flip the conversation toward Miami. If the Heat are building a roster to beat New York, what exactly do they need? Is it another elite wing defender? A ball-handler who can consistently pressure the middle of the floor? More size to deal with KAT and New York’s physicality? Finally, Wes and David identify specific players who could help Miami close the gap.

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00:00 – Knicks' Finals Run: Real or Not?
12:55 – How Heat Can Beat Knicks: Checklist
21:52 – Giannis, Targets, and Offseason Moves

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