PTI Who is MORE Likely to Survive Round 1: Rockets or Pistons?
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Apr 30, 2026 
Buster Olney, ESPN senior baseball writer, offers sharp takes on MLB managerial moves and team strategies. He breaks down Alex Cora’s Red Sox exit and why Cora passed on the Phillies. Olney explains the Dodgers’ plan for Shohei Ohtani’s workload and names teams that can realistically challenge Los Angeles. Short, candid, and full of insider perspective.
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Rockets' Win Creates Historic Comeback Possibility
- The Houston Rockets' Game 5 road win signaled real growth despite missing Kevin Durant and Luka Dončić.
- Tony highlighted it as historically significant because a comeback from 0-3 in the NBA has never happened and Houston pushed the Lakers toward that rare possibility.
Nuggets Have Best Shot To Force Game Seven
- Denver is the most likely to force a Game 7 among the three game-six matchups because Minnesota lacks its starting backcourt.
- Michael Wilbon and Tony both point to Anthony Edwards' absence and the matchup rivalry as decisive factors in Denver's edge.
Knicks And Celtics Favored To Win On The Road
- The Knicks and Celtics were both viewed as capable of winning on the road in Game 6, with Brunson identified as a go-to closer for New York.
- Tony stressed Atlanta's lack of a single dominant closer compared to Jalen Brunson's ability to take over games.