The Mismatch CJ Stuns the Garden, Minny Upsets, and Billy Donovan Out as Bulls HC
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Apr 21, 2026 They relive Knicks' late collapse and CJ McCollum’s controversial heroics. They dissect Minnesota’s fourth-quarter defense that stunned Denver and Rudy Gobert’s rim protection versus Jokic. Cleveland’s strong showing against Toronto gets attention, as does Boston blowing out Philadelphia. They debate Blazers ownership moves, rookie Victor Wembanyama’s playoff impact, Orlando upsetting Detroit, and Billy Donovan stepping down as Bulls coach.
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Get Towns Involved To Improve His Defense
- Carl Anthony Towns' defensive engagement depends on offensive involvement, so feeding him early can unlock his overall impact.
- Chris Vernon references Larry Brown's Ben Wallace tactic to show how touching the ball offensively leads bigs to play harder on defense.
Timberwolves Shut Down Nuggets In Fourth Quarter
- Minnesota smothered Denver in the fourth by locking down Jokic and Murray, holding them to two combined fourth-quarter points.
- Chris Vernon and David Jacoby credit Jaden McDaniels' defense and Rudy Gobert's rim protection as decisive in the Wolves' comeback win.
Cavs Backcourt Makes Raptors Look Small
- Cleveland's backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden made the Raptors look overmatched, with Harden calling himself the system.
- Jacoby and Vernon highlight Mobley and role players' efficiency as complementary reasons the Cavs dominated Game 2.