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Jose Salviati and Steve Purciello discuss Steve’s “13 Rules” reactions to NBA Finals Games 1 and 2 between the Knicks and Spurs. Steve calls Jalen Brunson the NBA’s best closer, citing his late scoring runs, footwork, and team-first style, and rejects the idea that he’s too small to lead a Finals team, comparing him favorably in coachability and overall play to Allen Iverson. They note San Antonio’s defensive drop-off when Victor Wembanyama sits, and argue the Knicks’ ball movement and unusually hot three-point shooting are key factors. In Game 2, they highlight Mike Brown’s pivotal late challenge that led to Anunoby free throws, criticize San Antonio’s failure to call timeout on a final possession, and stress Wembanyama must be more aggressive despite missing the last shot. They also discuss Karl-Anthony Towns’ effectiveness and predict the Knicks likely finish the series, though the Spurs must win Game 3 to change momentum.
00:00 Welcome and Format
01:41 Game One Setup
02:18 Brunson Elite Closer
03:23 Too Small Debate
06:54 Spurs Defense Without Wemby
08:49 Knicks Hot Shooting
10:23 Is Wemby a Superstar
12:03 Game Two Shocker
12:34 Mike Brown Challenge
17:26 Timeout and Late Game Mistakes
20:13 Feed Wemby More
22:09 Final Shot and KAT Matchup
26:07 Series Outlook in New York
28:09 Rocky Analogy and Keys
30:03 Wrap Up and Next Week