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Despite the injuries continuing to pile up, the Yankees just keep winning and producing on both sides of the ball. We talk about the team taking five of six on the road and continuing to find ways to win.0:00 Intro0:25 An Impressive 5-1 Road Trip5:19 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts (CLE)9:14 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts (CLE)14:36 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Cruz (CLE)17:08 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts (CLE)18:32 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Rodon (CLE)21:52 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Goldy (CLE)23:49 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts (TOR)26:50 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts (TOR)27:51 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler (TOR)31:24 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts (TOR)33:19 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Doval (TOR)35:27 Bullpen Stabilizing40:43 Volpe Vs. Cab Discourse42:36 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Jazz (TOR)45:18 Up Next46:06 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

I am pretty concerned about this loss. Maybe I shouldn't be, but there are some serious takeaways here.0:00 Intro0:23 Recap & Thoughts6:10 Halfcourt Offense + Brunson9:41 Not Punishing Smalls With Towns11:26 Main Offensive Takeaway12:57 POA + Gap Help Breakdowns16:31 Wemby Breaks Coverages18:31 Main Defensive Takeaway19:13 Final Thoughts20:41 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Aaron Judge will miss a few months. Will the Yankees be able to stay afloat this time? Let's talk about it.0:00 Intro02:46 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts5:31 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Doval11:24 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts14:10 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler15:57 Surviving Without Judge23:00 Belli MVP Candidate24:47 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Grisham26:56 Final Thoughts27:41 Up Next28:24 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

I am losing the ability to talk about these games with any sophistication. At this point, it's just pure emotion. Every game feels like it's short circuiting the analytical part of my brain. What is happening? The Knicks are two wins away from a championship.0:00 Intro0:21 Recap & Thoughts7:29 Attacking Every PnR Coverage14:57 Offense Stalls Late17:28 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT19:36 Brunson Struggling21:10 Mikal's Shotmaking22:21 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch23:13 Final Thoughts25:21 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

I keep walking away from these games stunned, but maybe it's time to stop being surprised. This Knicks team is special. We touch on some of the offensive execution, but most of this episode is dedicated to what stood out defensively in Wednesday night's win.0:00 Intro0:22 Recap & Thoughts7:23 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Hart9:54 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Alvarado11:43 Overall Defensive Themes13:13 PnR Coverages14:37 Wemby Specific Adjustments15:59 Final Thoughts On Defense18:32 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Spent some time watching film and listening to a few voices before putting together this quick Knicks Finals preview. We hit the key matchups, potential adjustments, and what could decide the series.0:00 Intro0:22 Be Appreciative!3:30 Expected Spurs Coverage5:53 How Knicks Can Counter W/ Hart9:29 The Mitch Factor11:45 Alternative Offensive Looks13:28 Attacking De'Aaron Fox15:28 Defending Wemby Actions20:40 More Offensive Priorities21:18 Final Thoughts22:46 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Yankees keep rolling and continue to play great baseball. We break down the A's series and later take a look at how the season's gone so far with @JacobBSpeaks from Twitter. Go follow him and check out his community, Yankees Empire.0:00 Intro0:23 A 5-1 Road Trip3:19 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts5:20 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts9:22 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts12:39 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Bednar13:54 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Warren15:28 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Rice17:22 Jacob Joins The Show!1:13:57 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

I'd love to share my story as a Knicks fan in this episode.

In a rain-shortened series, the Yanks get a loss in Cole's debut, but Judge finds it.0:00 Intro0:26 Thank You To Those Who Served3:37 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts8:46 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Bednar10:24 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Cole13:17 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts16:12 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Grisham18:19 Lineup Depth Is Underappreciated21:53 McMahon's Contact Approach26:05 Up Next26:36 Quick Plug27:35 Trivia28:02 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

This is so freaking surreal to me. Let's talk about it.0:00 Intro0:27 Recap & Thoughts9:44 Quick Plug10:16 Defensive Keys18:47 Solving The Hart Stuff24:14 Floor Reads Vs. Blitz25:41 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Mikal28:17 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): ShametNOTE: The final 3+ minutes of this episode got cut off, so here's what was discussed at the end:Landry Shamet gets the game ball off the bench. That's now 15 game balls total and 4 this postseason. Shamet finished with 14 points, shot 4/5 from three, and added 3 assists. Not long ago, he was at home and battling for a roster spot with Malcolm Brogdon in camp. Incredible turnaround. Broke down Shamet's shot-making, clutch buckets, and how his ability to create spacing one pass away/manipulate gap help has been huge. His point-of-attack defense on Donovan Mitchell was also remarkable.Also mentioned briefly but was cut off:• This has not really been a Mitchell Robinson series.• Not much of a Clarkson or Alvarado type series either.• Deuce McBride has had moments, but not loudly.• Biggest impact has mostly been the starters + Shamet… as expected for the playoffs.• And of course… Mike Brown.Then looked ahead:• Knicks going for the sweep tomorrow night in Cleveland.Ended with trivia:• When was the last time the Knicks won 10 regular season games in a row?*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

A series split always feels weird depending on how the wins and losses happened. Let's talk about this one. I hate the Blue Jays.0:00 Intro0:26 Won Two, Then Lost Two4:02 Quick Plug4:25 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts9:14 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts12:09 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts17:52 Game 4 Recap & Thoughts19:00 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Rodon22:15 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Yovanny Cruz24:57 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Belli27:30 Quick Plug27:59 Volpe Stays Up!32:43 Bats Go Quiet36:18 Quick Plug36:43 Up Next37:47 Gerrit Cole Returns Tonight!39:50 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Absolutely historic.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts4:08 Brown Finally Goes Five-Out!8:34 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson11:03 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet12:13 Other Huge Contributors!14:14 Final Thoughts16:26 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Perhaps 40 minutes of talking to myself will qualify as therapy. Worth a shot.0:00 Intro0:26 Yanks 2-7 In Last 9 Games6:55 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts9:03 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler14:29 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts18:29 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts20:57 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Jazz22:41 Need The Lefties To Hit30:14 Volpe Off To Nice Start32:30 Quick Plug33:30 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Cruz35:12 Bad Bullpen?41:44 Up Next42:24 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Let's talk about a long week of Yankees baseball. Some good, some bad, some ugly, but overall, we're still in a pretty good spot here.0:00 Intro0:25 A Hot And Cold Week2:13 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts (TEX)5:15 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Elmer (TEX)9:04 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts (TEX)9:55 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts (TEX)12:03 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Headrick (TEX)12:50 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Belli (TEX)14:13 Quick Plug15:07 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts (MIL)16:31 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts (MIL)20:08 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler (MIL)24:04 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts (MIL)27:41 Spencer Jones Debuts32:29 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Caballero (MIL)33:57 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Bednar (MIL)34:34 Bullpen Better Than We Think?43:10 Let's Stop Overanalyzing46:50 Wells + Jazz50:41 Ryan McMahon Looks Good!52:53 Can The Rays Keep This Up?55:07 Up Next55:52 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

This has been fun. Very, very fun.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts6:17 Brunson/Mitch PnR10:58 Optimizing Towns Again13:52 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson15:29 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet17:31 Mikal Coming Through19:32 Holding Embiid In Check20:41 Final Thoughts21:02 Quick Plug22:12 Up Next23:50 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Knicks are two wins away! Short episode, but we break down OG Anunoby's brilliance, the injury concern, and the defensive gameplan that kept Tyrese Maxey in check in Game 2.0:00 Intro0:27 Recap + OG Injury4:01 Containing Maxey's PnRs7:01 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG9:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Alvarado11:19 Defensive Discipline13:03 Final Thoughts15:44 Quick Plug16:46 Up Next17:31 Trivia18:10 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

That is a Game 1 playoff win. Wow. The Knicks went out and attacked every weakness Philly had, from how they targeted Embiid to how they handled his pick-and-rolls to the wing play and everything in between. We dive into all of it.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts5:29 Quick Plug6:29 Less Hub Offense8:46 Putting Embiid In Action!12:06 When KAT Takes Threes...15:00 Quick Plug15:21 OG Ballside Defense19:11 Elite At The Point Of Attack!25:21 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson28:25 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Huk31:01 Trivia31:28 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

A sweep of the O's! The Yankees are absolutely on fire right now, with everything clicking across the board. We break down the series, highlight some standout recent pitching, the surging offense, Belli's new approach, Dominguez, Volpe getting optioned, and we also pay our respects to the legendary John Sterling.0:00 Intro0:26 Yanks Are Scorching Hot Right Now!2:52 John Sterling6:11 Quick Plug7:21 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts9:52 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Warren15:40 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts19:09 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts22:59 Game 4 Recap & Thoughts27:44 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Bird29:52 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Belli32:00 Dominguez Looks Good34:17 Give The Yankees More Credit40:46 Quick Plug41:08 Volpe Optioned47:00 Hot Bats!50:21 Up Next50:38 Trivia51:14 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The final score doesn't really reflect how well the Knicks played and makes the game seem closer than it actually was.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts8:48 Quick Plug9:40 Egalitarian Offense Is Back!17:12 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG19:49 Mikal Needed That!22:21 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch23:37 Up Next25:12 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

We back, back.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts5:29 Mike Brown Stops Trolling!12:05 Post Pressure Forces Rotation16:54 Hub Offense Creation20:48 Early Offense = More Options!23:22 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson27:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Alvarado29:31 Winning The Margins34:45 Quick Plug35:44 Trivia36:58 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Sorry for being absent. I had to put together a quick episode to share thoughts, but we'll be back after tonight!

If you are watching the video version, ignore the title on the screen. We may have gotten a little ahead of ourselves in pre-production. That said, it was still a great series! Let's get into Yankee pitching, Aaron Judge, the bottom of the order, Jazz, and more.0:00 Intro0:25 Two More Wins!2:39 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts4:48 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Warren7:19 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts11:24 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Doval14:35 Throwing More Strikes18:42 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts27:48 Quick Plug28:31 Judge's Best Days Over?32:55 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Jazz36:33 Bottom Three Are Hitting41:27 Yankees Are Optimizing Offense!43:44 The Martian Is Back!48:22 Up Next49:11 Quick Plug49:36 Trivia50:23 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Delicious.0:00 Intro0:26 LMAOOO Boston4:06 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts9:28 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts11:39 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Fried16:10 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts23:19 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Bednar25:49 Boone Outmanages Cora (Again)29:10 Quick Plug30:06 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Stanton32:47 Judge + Jazz37:23 Amed Rosario Power?39:44 Perfect Pitching Formula41:35 Up Next41:50 Trivia42:16 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Mike Brown and Jalen Brunson are taking the blame, and they should. But here's why.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts4:36 Going Away From KAT14:37 New Rotation Sucks18:57 No Timeout20:40 Brunson Defense23:33 Quick Plug24:26 Trivia25:16 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Yanks are finally syncing process with results, sweeping the Royals at home, winning five of seven, and now leading the AL in both record and run differential. They have a rotation that's controlling games and an offense that's stayed patient but is now actually doing damage. Things are starting to feel normal again.0:00 Intro0:26 Sweep!2:53 Quick Plug3:39 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts12:40 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Headrick15:43 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts21:07 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts22:21 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Weathers26:35 Rotation Already Elite?29:33 Hitting Good Pitching (Again)31:11 When Process Meets Results36:52 What's Behind Jazz's Struggles?42:36 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Rice47:58 Quick Plug49:10 Up Next51:57 Trivia52:25 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

One down, many to go in this journey! Last night, the Knicks took Game 1 against the Hawks at The Garden. New York's defense controlled the game and we break down how, while the offense also had its moments.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts5:29 Quick Plug6:29 Blown Coverages + Brunson Hunting11:49 Defensive Strategy Executed!17:04 KAT + Brunson Gravity25:22 Final Thoughts26:20 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT27:56 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch28:54 Danny Green Said Nothing New31:46 Trivia32:14 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The wins were fun!0:00 Intro1:06 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts8:40 Game 4 Recap & Thoughts12:16 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Warren14:21 Pitching Struggling!19:19 Bats Coming Alive?24:05 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Judge25:32 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Headrick26:15 Aaron Boone Discourse34:10 Up Next34:33 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Two completely different games to open this Yankees/Angels series. Let's break both down, where the Yankees are at right now, what's going on with Ben Rice, the lineup, and more.0:00 Intro0:26 Barely .500 Right Now3:04 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts13:53 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts20:14 Rice Not Starting Vs. Lefties25:13 Hitting Into Bad Luck?32:24 Up Next33:10 Quick Plug34:18 Trivia34:51 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

This series was an absolute mess and I have zero desire to relive it… so naturally, let's dive in because self-sabotage is kind of my thing.0:00 Intro0:25 Five In A Row! Losses!2:02 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts3:24 Luis Gil Looks As Expected7:02 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts8:49 Jazz Stuff A Bit Dramatic12:43 Good Ole Fundamentals15:50 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts18:58 Overly Passive At The Plate?23:17 Grisham Slow Start27:25 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Rice27:38 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Fried28:13 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Yarbrough28:58 Up Next30:53 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Two in a row and three of four. The Yanks drop a series to the A's and suddenly everything feels like it's falling apart. Lineup is taking heat. But should it be? Let's take a step back and talk.0:00 Intro0:25 That Was Unbearable Baseball3:33 Lineup Decisions6:41 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts15:44 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts20:17 Bullpen + Bednar24:47 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Headrick25:51 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts27:49 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Weathers31:22 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Rosario32:41 Quick Plug33:42 The Yankees Will Hit40:11 An 0-4 Record In One-Run Games41:39 Ryan McMahon Looks Lost44:56 Up Next46:03 Trivia46:39 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

In what could be a potential playoff preview at some point, the Knicks took down the Celtics again, as they usually do. We dive into what worked offensively tonight!0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts10:35 Perfecting The Brunson/Towns Craft25:15 Three Core Lineups26:21 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Hart29:06 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch32:15 Quick Plug33:20 Up Next34:05 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

There was a lot to unpack in this one, but the biggest takeaway was how the Knicks leveraged Brunson and Towns together, and how some new rotations from Mike Brown made that possible. And no, not the ones we usually talk about. Tune in to hear it all!0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts4:56 New Rotations?8:33 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT9:34 KAT Optimized!19:36 Quick Plug20:38 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch22:57 Corner Threats + Short Rolls25:00 Defensive Strategy27:50 Worried About Brunson?33:52 Up Next34:53 Trivia35:14 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

After a short break, it's time to catch up on the state of the Knicks for a few minutes. Full coverage will return after the upcoming game against the Hawks, but here are some quick thoughts for now.0:00 Intro0:26 I'm Back!2:20 Towns' Role + Ball Movement8:10 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG9:25 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Sochan11:06 Wings Still Not On Same Page12:16 Thank God Deuce Is Back14:44 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Yankees' first home series was a success. We got clarity on some things, still have questions on others, and continue to see strong performances. Let's talk.0:00 Intro0:24 First Home Series In The Books!2:50 Opening Day Player Intros3:53 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts7:28 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Warren11:27 Adam Ottavino Is Great!12:51 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts19:50 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts25:32 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Judge27:28 Lineup Getting Hot?30:59 Excellent Baserunning33:27 Bottom Of Order + Volpe42:56 Quick Plug43:53 Bullpen Cracking50:29 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Headrick53:22 Up Next53:44 Trivia54:31 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Another strong road series for the Yankees, finishing their West Coast trip 5–1 to open the season. In this episode, we break down the continued pitching dominance, the impact of their homegrown talent, knock down a few more narratives, and more.0:00 Intro0:25 Five Of Six To Start The Season!2:41 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts16:12 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts22:19 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts27:17 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Cruz29:26 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler36:40 Quick Plug37:37 Developing Young Talent42:25 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Rice46:41 Hitting Good Pitching!51:22 Caballero Poor Start53:33 Up Next54:17 Trivia54:41 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

That was a ton of fun, and yeah, it might have me a little more excited than it should. The Yankees just went into San Francisco and swept the Giants behind elite pitching up and down the staff. We break all of that down, get into ABS, the Netflix mess, and a whole lot more the first episode of the 2026 MLB season!0:00 Intro0:25 Yankee Baseball Is Back!5:46 Game 1 Recap & Thoughts15:07 Netflix Broadcast19:48 Game 2 Recap & Thoughts23:11 Tip Of The Cap (Starter): Schlittler30:30 Tip Of The Cap (Reliever): Doval34:34 Game 3 Recap & Thoughts40:04 Quick Plug40:44 Bullpen Quiet Strength?46:51 ABS48:56 Luis Garcia Signing50:32 Tip Of The Cap (Position Player): Stanton52:32 Up Next53:26 Quick Plug53:55 Trivia54:40 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

This loss revealed more than just an off night. The Hornets dictated pace and consistently put the Knick defense in action with layered sets that the Knicks struggled to sort out. On the other end, New York never fully solved the Diabate issue. Charlotte's dominance on the glass also hurt bad! Not the end of the world, but this game raised real questions about how the Knicks can handle a team like this do they meet at some point in a playoff series.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts2:36 When The Center Isn't A Center6:36 Directionless Offense W/ Alvarado10:31 Knicks Defense Put In Blender16:53 Quick Plug19:02 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG20:26 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch21:28 Up Next23:04 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

With their seventh straight win, the Knicks keep building confidence and are inching closer to Boston, if the race for the two-seed matters to you. This game had plenty of positives. Mike Brown's lineups, Mikal kept improving, KAT stayed dominant, and the Knicks' wings put up great three-point volume.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts5:41 Mike Brown Goes Small7:21 Mikal Looks Better13:58 Three-Point Volume16:19 Quick Plug17:16 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson20:09 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Clarkson21:27 Up Next22:05 Trivia22:43 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Brunson/Towns connection keeps looking better every day. We dive into that, plus discuss Mitchell Robinson's rapidly improving pinch post offense, his defensive impact, and Mike Brown mixing in some zone.0:00 Intro0:27 Recap & Thoughts3:36 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT6:16 Brunson/Towns Peaking Together!14:23 Hart Is Shooting Threes!16:31 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch18:55 Zone Coverage19:53 Quick Plug20:46 Up Next21:52 Trivia22:15 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

In one of the ugliest games you'll see, the Knicks somehow walked the line between winning and losing. Let's break down how they got there, from the Brunson and Towns connection to the impact of the wings and everything in between.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts7:05 Quick Plug7:59 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT9:08 Continuing To Target Centers14:31 Finding The Right Balance20:09 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch21:24 Wings Trending In Different Directions25:53 Up Next27:16 Quick Plug27:29 Trivia28:09 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

This wasn't an enjoyable game by any stretch, but the Knicks walked away healthy and with a win. We break down some of the switching problems, Towns' unusual night, the starting lineup struggles, Bridges, and more.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts2:34 Starting Unit Switching Issues8:18 Quick Plug9:17 Kerr Mixed Up Coverages11:49 Towns Big Third Quarter15:54 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Brunson17:53 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Clarkson20:00 Bench Bridges?25:26 Up Next26:00 Trivia26:49 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

No Hart, no Towns, no problem. Mitch Robinson dominated the offensive glass and was tremendous screening for OG Anunoby and other Knicks. Let's talk about last night's win over the loser Indiana Pacers!0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts5:42 Top-Five Defense12:22 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Mitch15:47 Quick Plug16:10 Running OG In Action!25:44 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Clarkson27:01 Up Next27:51 Quick Plug28:31 Trivia29:20 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

The Knicks get off to an awfully slow start in this one, but find a real rhythm in the second half and eventually blow the Jazz out. The Brunson/Towns duo looked the best it has yet and it continues to get better over time. Let's talk.0:00 Intro0:28 Recap & Thoughts4:29 Quick Plug5:09 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT8:12 Brunson/Towns Continues To Click18:30 Getting Towns Three-Point Looks20:56 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Clarkson22:43 Up Next24:08 Quick Plug24:36 Trivia25:20 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Let's talk WBC! Pool play is over as we move to the quarterfinal! Team USA hasn't been great, but Team Italy's magical run has allowed both to advance. In this show we discuss why the tournament has once again proved it's far from meaningless. We also get into why it's important to rep your heritage or your country of origin. All that and more!0:00 Intro0:28 Pride & Heritage In The WBC7:58 USA Still Has Another Gear11:52 Italia Vs. USA Proved One Thing!13:57 Mark DeRosa15:26 Stay Connected With Us!16:20 Italia's Run Continues!20:06 Just Exhibition?24:22 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

A rather rough back-to-back. Last night the Knicks dropped their second straight for the first time since the season was deemed "over" in early January. I despised their PnR coverages, loved their offense with Brunson and Towns together, but still can't stand the starting rotation giving losing minutes. Also, the Knicks turned it over one billion times. We break it down.0:00 Intro0:30 Recap & Thoughts5:48 Why ICE + Blitz Failed12:13 Stay Connected With Us!13:12 Brunson + Towns Take Advantage18:41 Starting Five Still Bad23:49 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT24:27 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Diawara25:57 Up Next28:28 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*Tough loss. Felt sleepy. Slow, stagnant, with breakdowns on both ends. Lineup decisions remain the same. I hate the Lakers. Let's talk.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts3:52 Lakers Switching Everything7:39 Starting Five Bad Again10:13 Luka 35 Points12:55 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT14:46 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Clarkson16:11 Stay Connected With Us!17:14 Up Next19:47 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

In what was easily their most impressive win of the season, the Knicks blew the doors off a fully healthy Nuggets team and did it on the road. There is a lot to unpack from this one, so we dig into plenty of specifics including the Hart/Towns dynamic, the defense, OG's big night, exploiting Jokic, and more.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts6:45 Hitting Towns Early And Often!12:42 Using Hart To Screen And Push!16:00 Stay Connected With Us!16:58 OG At Center W/ Towns At Four?21:48 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): OG23:59 Using The Corners26:01 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch28:20 Up Next29:00 Trivia29:41 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*The defending champions visited The Garden last night. The Knicks put up a strong fight but came up short. They battled a tough opponent and some questionable officiating. We also break down KAT's rather interesting performance, the defense, Mike Brown good and bad, and more.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts4:25 Towns Takes 8 Shots9:56 Frustrating Rotations15:28 Mike Brown Positives18:15 Stay Connected With Us!18:53 Held The Champs To 103!22:09 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT23:27 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Shamet24:11 Stay Connected With Us!24:42 Up Next25:41 Trivia26:15 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

From former top prospect and Rookie of the Year to a question mark in his role. Today we talk about Luis Gil, his down season in 2025, what to expect moving forward, and the key factors to getting him back to the level that made him the best rookie in his class a few years ago.0:00 Intro0:26 Gil Looks To Rebound4:01 Red Flags!12:30 Looks Good In Camp13:53 Stay Connected With Us!14:44 Role + Future20:31 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

*THIS EPISODE IS AUDIO ONLY*The Knicks must pay property taxes in Toronto at this point. Let's get into how they renewed ownership last night.0:00 Intro0:26 Recap & Thoughts7:39 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Mitch8:39 Gameplan Executed!14:11 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): KAT16:14 KAT/Brunson Dynamic Clicking18:45 Stay Connected With Us!19:40 Tweet Of The Night!23:54 Up Next26:19 Trivia26:46 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio

Streak snapped! The red-hot Spurs rolled into Madison Square Garden on an 11-game heater and left with a loss, as the Knicks earned what might be their most impressive win of the season (and maybe their most important). From the way New York adjusted to San Antonio's help coverages to the tone set by their wing defense and everything in between, we break it all down.0:00 Intro0:25 Recap & Thoughts2:42 Bing Bong Game Ball (Reserves): Diawara3:46 Offense Stalls Early6:26 Making Great Counters11:53 Towns Aggressiveness14:21 Bing Bong Game Ball (Starters): Mikal15:15 Why The Wings Matter So Much20:16 Stay Connected With Us!21:14 Up Next22:31 Trivia23:00 Outro*SUPPORT THE POD*https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Carbone-Jr-28Audio