The ALL NBA Podcast

Adam Mares and Jason Timpf break down the biggest NBA Conference Finals storylines as Victor Wembanyama powers the San Antonio Spurs to a Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They discuss Wemby’s incredible two-way impact, why his offensive versatility continues to grow, and whether he already has the highest floor of any player in the NBA. The episode also explores Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s playoff struggles, the increasing importance of secondary shot creation in today’s NBA, and Harper’s huge Game 6 performance. Adam and Jason debate whether San Antonio’s youth could become a factor in Game 7, what OKC’s best lineup looks like, which stars they trust most in a winner-take-all matchup, and who truly makes up the Spurs’ long-term core. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking the Conference Finals, Game 7 adjustments, and the future of the league’s next generation of superstars.

 

00:00 - Intro

03:17 Wemby poers the Spurs to force a Game 7

06:05 Wemby has the highest floor of anyone in the NBA

08:02 Secondary creation is more vital than ever

12:16 Wemby is outperforming SGA offensively

16:03 The multiple ways Wemby can play

21:01 SGA’s playoff dropoff

30:00 Players can always add to their game

34:19 Harper’s big Game 6

42:30 Could San Antonio’s youth be an issue in Game 7?

43:52 If both teams have an A+ Game 7 who wins?

45:50 What is OKC’s best lineup?

52:44 Power ranking who will be the best player in Game 7?

56:20 Who is the Spurs’ core?

 

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Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA Conference Finals storylines, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3-2 lead over the San Antonio Spurs behind major contributions across the roster. They discuss Chet Holmgren setting the tone early, strong performances from Jared McCain, Alex Caruso, and Kenrich Williams, and why OKC’s toughness and discipline stood out in a physical game. The episode also dives into Victor Wembanyama’s difficult night, the Spurs’ shot selection issues, and the growing pressure on San Antonio as the series shifts again. The conversation then turns to the New York Knicks being Finals-bound after another dominant playoff performance, with discussions on their offensive execution, ability to wear opponents down, and which stars Tim Legler trusts most heading into a pivotal Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking the Conference Finals, playoff adjustments, and the stars defining the postseason.

 

00:00 - Intro

02:08 Thunder take a 3-2 lead over Spurs with big contributions from everyone

05:36 Chet Holmgren got them started

09:30 Thunder played tough but cerebral + McCain and Caruso were great

13:42 This game wasn’t about the whistle

17:05 McCain’s confidence

19:25 Kenrich Williams had a big night

21:27 Wemby had a horrible game

25:43 Spurs took too many quick shots

28:25 Wemby didn’t talk to the media

33:50 Knicks are headed to the Finals

37:52 Knicks have broken every opponent they have played

38:47 Knicks have captured perfection in their offensive reads

41:47 Who does Tim Legler most trust to have a big night in Game 6 of the WCF

 

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Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA Conference Finals storylines, starting with the San Antonio Spurs evening the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a dominant performance fueled by elite defense and relentless effort. They discuss Stephon Castle’s impact guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC’s need to get healthy, and Victor Wembanyama’s monster two-way performance. The conversation also explores momentum in the series and which team currently holds the edge moving forward. The episode then shifts to the New York Knicks dominating the Cleveland Cavaliers to take a 3-0 series lead, with discussions on the Knicks’ versatility, Mikal Bridges’ incredible stretch of play, and why Cleveland appears to be losing confidence. They close with Tim Legler revealing his All-NBA ballot and discussing the stars who stood out most this season.

 

00:00 - Intro

01:54 Spurs even the series with the Thunder in dominant showing

02:48 The Spurs defense played hard and desperate

04:38 Resolve has been a theme of the playoffs

05:04 Stephon Castle was a menace on defense and SGA struggled

09:33 SGA has two games in the playoffs scoring fewer than 20

11:15 Spurs have unique defenders capable of defending SGA

13:45 OKC needs JDub and Ajay Mitchell healthy

20:47 Wemby was a monster on both ends

24:26 Which team has more momentum?

28:17 Knicks dominate Cavs to go up 3-0

32:00 The Knicks know themselves so well and can shapeshift identities

33:30 Bridges has been on an insane heater

37:50 The Cavs don’t have belief anymore

43:31 Knicks have such great connection

46:17 Legs reveals his ALL-NBA ballot

 

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Adam Mares and Marc Stein break down the biggest NBA playoff and offseason storylines, starting with whether the New York Knicks have convinced people they can truly win a championship after hitting another level in the playoffs. They discuss the impact Mike Brown has had, why the Knicks look different this postseason, and what could be next for the Cleveland Cavaliers after another looming playoff exit. The episode also covers James Harden’s future and whether he could land a multi-year extension, before wrapping with a conversation about potential NBA Draft Lottery reform and what changes the league could consider moving forward. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking contenders, coaching impact, offseason moves, and the future direction of the league.

 

00:00 - Intro

03:25 Do people think the Knicks can win a title?

08:21 Knicks have hit a different stride in the playoffs

10:04 Mike Brown has been a revelation

19:13 Could changes be coming for the Cavs?

22:35 Will Harden get a multi-year extension?

26:16 NBA Draft Lottery reform

 

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Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA Conference Finals storylines, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder evening the series against the San Antonio Spurs and what OKC’s depth and versatility bring to the matchup. They discuss fatigue becoming a major factor, Alex Caruso’s incredible impact, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s huge performance against tough defense, and Stephon Castle’s turnover struggles. The episode also covers the growing injury concerns in the playoffs before Jonathan Macri joins the show to break down the Knicks’ series against the Cavaliers, including lineup questions, defensive adjustments involving OG Anunoby, and what Cleveland needs from Max Strus and Dean Wade against Jalen Brunson. They close with Tim Legler’s Conference Finals X-factors, including Max Strus, Ajay Mitchell, and Julian Champagnie. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking playoff adjustments, injuries, and the players shaping the Conference Finals.

 

00:00 - Intro

01:50 Thunder even series with Spurs

03:40 The Thunder are so deep and versatile

06:54 Fatigue is a big factor in this series

13:20 Caruso has been unbelievable

16:36 SGA had a fantastic game despite facing great defense

18:51 Castle has turned over the ball too much

25:47 Injuries are becoming a theme (Jdub, Fox, Harper, Ajay)

31:00 Jonathan Macri joins the show to talk Knicks

39:29 Should the Knicks move away from Hart in this series

44:42 OG guarding Allen was a good adjustment

46:50 Cleveland needs Strus and Wade to guard Brunson

52:11 Legs’ Conference Finals X-Factors starting with Max Strus

55:31 Ajay Mitchell

56:33 Julian Champagnie

 

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