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On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Dan Titus react to the Oklahoma City Thunder punching their ticket to the NBA Finals after a dominant Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Vince and Dan also take a look at the Thunder’s stellar defense and what changes could be coming to the Timberwolves.Next, Vince and Dan discuss the Pacers and Knicks pivotal Game 5 at Madison Square Garden and if Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive limitations will be too much to overcome for Tom Thibodeau.Later, Vince and Dan assess if this current Thunder team is better than the 2012 team that went to the NBA finals and the 2016 team that almost made it. (1:56) Thunder blowout Timberwolves, punch ticket to NBA Finals(12:02) Thunder have the makings for a dynasty(16:24) Timberwolves outlook for next season(27:58) How does Thibs overcome Brunson, KAT defensive liabilities(32:45) Do the Knicks just have a flawed roster?(39:21) Is this Thunder team the best ever? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and James Edwards react to the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a commanding 3-1 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.Next, Vince and James agree that the Thunder have a “Big 3” and unpack Anthony Edwards’ growing up in real time throughout this series.Later, Vince and James take a look at the pivotal Game 4 between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers and dissect the dialogue around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson being foul merchants.(1:37) Thunder take commanding 3-1 lead against Timberwolves(9:29) Thunder have a homegrown Big 3(18:58) Anthony Edwards and the growing pains of being a young star(26:42) Did Knicks find something repeatable for Game 4?(34:44) Is Game 4 a must-win for Pacers?(43:25) Should the NBA get rid of the take foul?(44:57) Foul merchant NBA Finals? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Andrew Sharp joins KOC on this episode to discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder's 3-1 lead in the WCF. Has Anthony Edwards regressed to the point of being this era's version of Playoff James Harden? Have the Thunder "big 3" emerged to the point where a title is almost guaranteed in June? Plus speaking of OKC - Kevin and Sharp wonder if SGA has officially become the greatest player to ever wear a Thunder uniform (even beyond Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook). And the guys hit the Pacers-Knicks series out east, plus talk Chris Paul news, and NBA Draft latest.Then, Kevin sat down with Derik Queen, one of the stars of March Madness and current projected Lottery pick in this year's NBA Draft. Is he really "baby Jokic?" What does he need to work on? What sets him apart? Plus, a look back at what went through his mind during his all-time classic buzzer beater back in March.(0:40) OKC goes up 3-1 vs. Wolves(21:42) Could SGA be the best OKC player EVER?(32:09) Knicks beat Pacers in Game 3(42:13) Chris Paul won’t return to Spurs(46:32) Brooklyn may trade Cam Johnson + picks to move up in Draft(48:49) Who should Wizards target in NBA Draft?(1:04:52) Draft prospect Derik Queen joins the show 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh saw SGA and the Oklahoma City Thunder lay the absolute smackdown on Anthony Edwards and the Wolves on Thursday evening, and both are ready to declare the series a wrap. Little hope remains for Ant and company in their 0-2 hole, and KOC takes it a step further declaring that the MVP is clearly levels better than Minnesota's young superstar.Up next, Knicks fans: Kevin sees you, and Kevin hears you. Please sit down, get comfortable, and tell KOC how Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith hurt you. Because that's what his friend and New York Knicks diehard fan Jonathan Macri did after the never-say-die Indiana Pacers did the unthinkable, yet again.Plus, projected 2025 NBA Draft first-rounder Asa Newell joins Kevin O’Connor from the Combine in Chicago to break down Newell’s game as a floor-spacing, switchable big.(0:37) Thunder vs. Wolves Game 2 reaction with Tom Haberstroh(26:27) NBA All-Defensive Team announced(29:36) Nuggets hire David Adleman as head coach(31:31) Pacers beat Knicks in heartbreaking fashion(34:07) Post-game Knicks therapy session with Jonathan Macri(1:12:27) Asa Newell joins from the NBA Draft Combine 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Chris Hine react to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominant Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves and make some predictions as to what Minnesota may do differently in Game 2.Next, Vince asks Chris about his book “Ant: The Incredible Journey of NBA Rising Star Anthony Edwards” and how his upbringing in Atlanta, Georgia has played a massive role in Edwards' career.Later, Vince and Chris preview the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks series and predict a winner before reflecting on this season’s MVP race.(1:18) Thunder dominate Timberwolves in second half of Game 1(9:00) Timberwolves too focused on officiating(14:44) Game 2 adjustments for Minnesota(17:28) Chris’ book on Anthony Edwards(35:08) Pacers vs. Knicks preview(29:38) Knicks vs Pacers preview(41:49) Are you surprised Karl-Anthony Towns hasn’t succumb to NY pressure?(43:29) Pacer vs. Knicks series prediction(47:36) Recapping this season’s MVP race between SGA and Nikola Jokic 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Kevin O’Connor reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominant win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Is SGA’s grifting really as big of a deal as it’s made out to be? Or is a poor shooting effort from the Wolves more to blame for the lopsided box score? Plus, later in the episode, Kevin is joined by NBA Draft prospect Tre Johnson to break down his current game and how he expects to fit in the NBA. (0:30) OKC beats Minnesota in Game 1(0:41) Is SGA's grifting a big deal?(4:03) Shocking shooting differential from Game 1(6:57) Thunder's depth advantage vs. Wolves(8:39) Why OKC's depth will win them this series(13:23) Tre Johnson joins the show 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have uncovered the jaw-dropping truth: the Oklahoma City Thunder now possess "the best defense in Playoff history." The guys explain what OKC is doing to make things so uncomfortable for their opponents, and how the juggernaut defense likely won't be solved any time soon.(1:05) - Is the Thunder defense best in postseason history?(10:05) - Numbers behind Thunder's suffocating defense(15:20) - Live-ball turnovers forced by Thunder defense(19:10) - How Thunder stifled Anthony Edwards(22:40) - Thunder shut down Wolves' corner threes(28:10) - How will SGA's MVP win be remembered?Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

KOC has 7 big questions to start the week, and you need to hear them all. For starters, who does Kevin have winning the Eastern Conference Finals and how? Might the Boston Celtics consider trading Jaylen Brown in a blockbuster trade to the Houston Rockets? Whose NBA Draft stock is rising, and whose is FALLING? It's all on this must-hear Monday episode of the KOC Show.(0:43) How long until we see Nesmith on Brunson?(3:10) Will the Knicks create a size advantage?(5:38) Can KAT have the series of his life?(7:14) Can Haliburton reach a new level?(10:14) What changes should the Celtics make?(18:12) Who are Draft Combine fallers?(20:08) Who are Draft Combine risers?(24:06) Kon Knueppel & KOC from the Combine in Chicago 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and David Dennis Jr. give their final thoughts on the Denver Nuggets season before turning their attention to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder series and who has the most to gain between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Anthony Edwards.Next, Vince and David assess the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers series and why it could go seven games.Later, Vince and David discuss what the Boston Celtics should do next season with Jayson Tatum sidelined and the good and bad of the NBA Playoffs thus far. (1:25) Nuggets outlook after Game 7 loss(10:39) Who has the most to gain from Thunder vs. Wolves series?(17:00) How important is Julius Randle in this series?(19:39) Rest or rhythm?(21:14)Have the Thunder grown up enough for this moment?(27:43) Jalen Brunson has the opportunity to be immortalized as a Knick(29:38) Knicks vs Pacers preview(36:14) What do Celtics do next season with Tatum likely out the entire year?(43:04) What do we make of the playoffs so far? 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv

KOC's live, postgame reaction to Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder! OKC dismantled the hapless Nuggets, are they primed to do the same to the Minnesota Timberwolves? Dane Moore, who covers the Wolves, joins KOC to break down what's to come in the Western Conference Finals -- plus the pair on whether MAJOR changes are coming for Nikola Jokic's squad this offseason.(0:57) Dane Moore joins the show(1:20) Thunder beat Nuggets in Game 7(11:54) Thunder vs. Wolves Western Conference Finals preview(32:55) What’s next for the Nuggets?(48:59) Western Conference Finals preview continued 📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv