Wolves shock Spurs + Knicks rout Sixers

Wolves shock Spurs + Knicks rout Sixers

Author: The Athletic May 5, 2026 Duration: 34:40

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves upset win over the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama's block record, and the Knicks humming offense. Then, the Athletic's Detroit Pistons beat writer Hunter Patterson joins the show to preview the Pistons second round series with the Cleveland Cavaliers.


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Host: Dave DuFour

With: Zena Keita and Hunter Patterson

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