Is the Thunder’s Rep Just Bait? Plus, Who Earned Their Knick-for-Life Stripes? | Group Chat
The Ringer NBA ShowShow Notes
Justin, Rob, and Kyle return to take a closer look at the ongoing Thunder-Spurs series through the lens of OKC’s reputation of getting favorable calls. The guys discuss whether the reputation is warranted, what the perception means for the team, and if it’s being driven by actual people.
They also dive into the Spurs’ struggles in Game 5 and wonder aloud whether Alex Caruso is the secret MVP of this series for Oklahoma City.
The trio close out the show by talking through the Finals-bound New York Knicks. They figure out who on the current roster has made themselves a Knicks fan favorite for life before sorting through their feelings on if they now see Karl-Anthony Towns differently as a player.
(00:00) Intro
(3:52) OKC’s reputation
(34:10) Spurs-OKC
(57:58) Knicks
Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J.Kyle Mann
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz
Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
Additional Production Support: Chris Wohlers
Show Art and Graphics: John Richter
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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