Will and Alex recap Indiana’s Game 1 comeback win against OKC in the Finals, discuss Tom Thibodeau’s firing, get to know the Pacers better, and answer listener questions.

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#raptors #torontoraptors #nbafinals #pacers #okcthunder #pascalsiakam #shaigilgeousalexander

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Will, Alex, and Jerome break down Toronto’s Game 6 win over the Bucks, relive the unforgettable 26–3 run, and share personal memories from one of the most iconic nights in Raptors history.

Three stars: Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam

DJ Augustin award: Ersan Ilyasova

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals

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Will and Alex break down reports of mutual interest between Giannis and the Raptors, and examine Masai Ujiri’s ambition to reel in a “big fish” this summer. They serve up a generous slice of blame pie for the Knicks’ playoff exit, dissecting Tom Thibodeau’s rigid coaching, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns’ shortcomings, Timothée Chalamet’s dream life, and Michael Imperioli (??). Then, they preview the unlikely NBA Finals matchup between the Thunder and Pacers before welcoming multi-time CSA winner Ennis Esmer for a conversation about male friendship and what movies to watch this summer.

#raptors #torontoraptors #nbafinals #pacers #okcthunder #pascalsiakam #shaigilgeousalexander

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Will Lou speaks with Anthony Milton, author of this month's Toronto Life feature story on former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter and how he ended up placing illicit bets on his own performance. Milton shares details from court filings that show a pattern of how Porter worked with co-conspirators that ultimately resulted in his expulsion from the NBA and potential criminal sentencing down the line.

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Will and Alex break down Indiana’s Game 4 win and what’s missing from the Knicks’ starting lineup, before diving into Pascal Siakam’s Hall of Fame case, the debate over banning the foul-up-three strategy, and a fix for excessive coach’s challenge requests. They also speculate: are we heading toward the wildest offseason ever? Later, Will, Alex, and Jerome close out Asian Heritage Month with a deep dive into the origins of Chinese food variety, favorite buffets, and more.

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#nbaplayoffs #pacers #knicks #raptors

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Will and Alex break down OKC’s nail-biting Game 4 win over Minnesota and debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the most over-hated star in the league. They revisit the Knicks’ gutsy Game 3 comeback against Indiana and ask: is Rick Carlisle trolling New York’s bench? Later, they explore RJ Barrett’s trade value this summer and how MLSE’s ownership shakeup could have ripple effects on the Raptors. Plus, thoughts on the All-Defensive and All-NBA teams, and answers to listener questions.

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Will and Alex are joined by Vivek Jacob for a Friday Six-Pack, diving into: Indiana’s stunning Game 1 comeback, whether John Haliburton should be allowed back in the arena, their favorite playoff games of the 2020s, how the 2019 Raptors should be honored across Toronto, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP thank-you baskets, the odds of an American winning MVP in the next three years, whether NBA parity is actually good, Tottenham’s historic Europa Cup triumph, and a few listener questions.

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It’s the All-Giannis Episode! Will and Alex dive deep into the idea of a Giannis-to-Toronto trade, exploring it from every angle: Masai Ujiri’s long-standing pursuit, what a realistic starting offer looks like, the Raptors’ best possible package, and how the roster would shake out post-trade. They also survey the landscape of other potential destinations—including Houston, OKC, San Antonio, and… Brooklyn? Plus, highlights and takeaways from Giannis’s recent Twitter AMA.

#raptors #torontoraptors #giannisantetokounmpo #giannis

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