The Ringer NBA Show The Spurs Get Nasty, and the Knicks Keep Winning. Plus, the Jaylen Brown Landscape. | Group Chat
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May 7, 2026 A breakdown of San Antonio's nasty defense and how it stifled Minnesota. A look at New York's late-game execution with Brunson and OG carrying the load. Conversation about Cavs-Pistons matchup questions and whether Evan Mobley slots at four or five. Take on OKC's relentless pace and Chet Holmgren's impact. A dive into the Jaylen Brown livestream and trade-market speculation.
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Spurs Turn Defense Into Series Momentum
- The Spurs flipped the series by turning defense into relentless physicality and trapping Anthony Edwards to deny rhythm.
- San Antonio attacked transition and outworked Minnesota, exposing the Wolves’ shallow ball-handling and forcing low-percentage offense.
Trapping Edwards Neutralizes Wolves Offense
- Anthony Edwards looked limited and trapping him prevented any offensive comfort, making him five for 13 and one for six to start.
- The Wolves lack of secondary ball handlers and Ioannis’ injury magnified the effect of that pressure.
Wembanyama Shapes Both Ends Without Maximal Risk
- Victor Wembanyama's presence forces opponents to change behavior even when he's not overly aggressive on blocks.
- His offensive gravity opened lanes for Castle and Harper while he played more calculated defense than in Game 1.