Episode 335: Tiny Finals Preview

Episode 335: Tiny Finals Preview

Author: Underdog Podcasts June 5, 2025 Duration: 1:01:55
On the 335th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick do a deep dive on the smallest market finals of all time and why that doesn't matter at all! They then discuss how Indiana can win despite being the biggest underdog in 25 years and which player matchups are the most important in the series. Finally, they discuss the New York Knicks firing Tom Thibadou and whether that was the right or wrong decision, and who may possibly succeed him in New York with a team that is ready to try and win the title.

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