Knick Life Crisis – “One Win Away”

Al and Ra are back and buzzing as the Knicks are now just one win away from the Eastern Conference Finals after delivering the biggest MSG playoff win in 25 years. The Garden was electric, and so is this episode.

The guys start by breaking down the Game 3 loss (1:18), including how changing up their game-watching routines may have cursed the Knicks. They dig into what went wrong on the court (7:48), but quickly shift to the bounce-back energy that defined Game 4. AL shares his Game 4 mindset, the urgency of a must-win (15:10), and the critical performances from Brunson and Bridges that helped swing momentum back in New York’s favor.

Ra brings some telling Game 4 stats to light (19:47), and AL lays out how the Knicks’ path to the NBA Finals may be more realistic than ever (29:06). But not everything is smooth sailing — the OG Anunoby injury sparks a debate about whether the team should risk him for Game 5 or save him for the potential Boston battle ahead (31:20).

The importance of closing out this series on Wednesday can’t be overstated (32:40), and you’ll hear both hosts fire up Knicks Nation with their thoughts — especially when it comes to a few choice words for Celtics fans and resident hater Dave Portnoy (36:28).

Looking ahead to Game 5, Ra and AL talk keys to victory and bracing for Boston’s best shot (40:15), before diving into Crisis Corner (43:50): the NBA Draft Lottery shocker with Dallas landing the #1 pick, what the Spurs might do at #2, playoff predictions, and Ra very clearly not wanting to talk about Julius Randle.

🎧 Timestamps: 1:18 – Game 3 Recap & Superstition Strikes 7:48 – Observations from the Loss 15:10 – Game 4 Must-Win Mentality & Standout Performances 19:47 – Stats That Mattered 29:06 – Knicks’ Path to the Finals Opens Up 31:20 – OG Anunoby Injury: Rest or Risk? 32:40 – Game 5 Preview: Let’s End It 36:28 – Celtics Fans & Portnoy Get Roasted 40:15 – Game 5 Keys to Victory 43:50 – Crisis Corner: Draft Lottery Madness + Playoff Talk

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