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  • Are Superteams Dead In The Second Apron Era

    Are Superteams Dead In The Second Apron Era
    Jun 6 2026

    The Spurs had the lead, the crowd had the vibe, and the Knicks still walked out with a 2-0 series edge. We react in real time to a Game 2 that flips from “go to bed early” to full chaos, starting with Victor Wembanyama getting a clean late look and ending with the kind of execution questions that decide NBA playoff series. We also get into the moment that keeps bugging us: when you’ve got a timeout and only seconds left, why are you choosing speed over clarity?

    From there, we zoom in on what the Knicks are actually doing right. Jalen Brunson misses, keeps shooting, and the entire team wants him taking the next one anyway. That trust changes everything. We talk Knicks shot creation, paint pressure, the value of role players who do their job, and why this group feels like it has “clicked” at exactly the right time. On the Spurs side, we look at adjustments, fatigue, and why being down 0-2 doesn’t automatically mean the series is done.

    Then we pull the lens back to team-building in the second apron era: why the old big-three blueprint is fading, why depth and rookie contracts matter more, and how that frames a Celtics debate around Jalen Brown, Jason Tatum, and what a real identity rebuild would require. We finish with an NFL detour on the AJ Brown trade, Drake May versus Caleb Williams, the Madden cover outrage machine, and a Chicago Bears stadium rant that somehow turns into a civic philosophy argument. If you like smart hoops talk with messy fan energy, hit play, then subscribe, share the show, and leave a review with your Game 3 prediction.

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    49 min
  • Guided By Hate And Betting Against New York

    Guided By Hate And Betting Against New York
    Jun 3 2026

    The NBA Finals can feel like a chess match, but sometimes it’s simpler than that: can you survive 48 minutes against a 7'4 alien who bends every possession. We break down Spurs vs Knicks with the two storylines that actually decide the series: what “stopping” Victor Wembanyama really looks like in playoff basketball, and whether New York can win without turning the game into a parade of foul trouble and desperation threes. We talk traps up top, physical wear, emotional edges, and the uncomfortable truth that every scheme can be correct and still fail.

    On the Knicks side, we treat this like the Jalen Brunson moment it is. If he delivers a title, he changes Knicks history, but the path is narrow: beat elite perimeter defenders, control tempo, and own clutch time at MSG. We also dig into the part fans miss when they stare at points, including assists as a signal of control, role players stealing games, and why De’Aaron Fox might quietly tilt the whole matchup.

    Then we pivot to the NFL and react to a pair of franchise shaping moves: the New England Patriots trading for AJ Brown to give Drake May a true WR1, the Stef Diggs ripple effects, and the Rams landing Myles Garrett in a trade that could change the Super Bowl odds overnight. If you like NBA strategy, NFL roster building, and honest predictions with Boston attitude, press play, then subscribe, share the show, and leave a review. What’s your Finals pick and why?

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    57 min
  • Amazing Thunder, Roaring Knicks, Freakish Wemby, Cavs Give The Ick

    Amazing Thunder, Roaring Knicks, Freakish Wemby, Cavs Give The Ick
    May 27 2026

    The playoffs always expose what a team really is, and we get into the version of that truth that Celtics fans do not want to hear. We break down Boston’s exit with an unfiltered coaching conversation, from predictable offence to the difference between “shoot more threes” and having real counters when a series tightens. If you have strong takes on leadership, max contracts, or what “easy to play against” actually looks like, you will have plenty to argue with here.

    Then we zoom out to what is making this postseason so addictive. The New York Knicks are playing a brand of hard nosed basketball that feels old school without being nostalgic, and we talk through why it travels in the playoffs. On the other side, Thunder Spurs is basketball at a higher speed, with Victor Wembanyama bending the court and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander answering every punch. We dig into Oklahoma City’s biggest weapon: depth, flexibility, and a true one through 15 rotation that lets them adjust without panicking.

    We also hit the stuff fans yell about every night: refs, replay, foul baiting, and simple NBA rule changes that could clean up the product fast, especially around landing space and quick review decisions. We even take a short detour into Netflix true crime and new movies, because apparently our brains cannot stop analysing narratives anywhere.

    Subscribe to Missing the Point, share this with a friend who is watching every game, and leave a review with your hottest playoff take. What is the single biggest reason the Celtics went home early?

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    53 min
  • Patriots Offseason Reality Check

    Patriots Offseason Reality Check
    May 21 2026
    The New England Patriots are entering one of the most important seasons of the post-Tom Brady era, and Missing the Point is breaking down every major storyline surrounding Foxborough.On this episode of Missing the Point, Mike Marcangelo is joined by Zachary Gray for a full New England Patriots 2025 offseason preview, covering Drake Maye’s year three expectations, the Patriots’ offensive line concerns, A.J. Brown trade rumors, Stefon Diggs comparisons, Romeo Doubs’ role in the offense, New England’s NFL Draft strategy, the Patriots’ difficult 2025 schedule, AFC playoff expectations, and the Mike Vrabel controversy involving Diana Russini.The episode starts with the biggest question facing the Patriots: is Drake Maye ready to take the leap?Mike and Zach break down Drake Maye’s development entering his third NFL season, including his regular season growth, playoff performance, pocket awareness, decision-making under pressure, and what he still needs to prove as the Patriots’ franchise quarterback. Maye has the talent to become one of the best young quarterbacks in the AFC, but New England still needs to prove it has built the right offense around him.The conversation then shifts to the Patriots’ offensive line and 2025 NFL Draft strategy. Did New England do enough to protect Drake Maye? Was the draft focused on building a real long-term foundation, or was it just about adding bodies to a roster with obvious holes? Mike and Zach discuss Will Campbell, left tackle concerns, offensive line depth, and why protecting Maye could define the Patriots’ entire season.From there, the show dives into the Patriots wide receiver room and the big-name trade rumors that continue to follow New England.Could A.J. Brown become a real trade target for the Patriots? Should New England be aggressive if a true number one wide receiver becomes available? Mike and Zach compare A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs, looking at age, upside, production, injury concerns, risk, fit, and what each receiver would mean for Drake Maye’s development. A.J. Brown brings star power, size, and explosive upside. Stefon Diggs offers experience and reliability. But would either move be enough to push the Patriots into the AFC contender conversation?The guys also discuss Romeo Doubs and whether the Patriots can build a successful spread offense without a clear elite number one receiver. Zach makes the case that spreading the ball around could help Drake Maye grow in year three, while Mike questions whether a receiver room built around multiple number two options can win playoff games against teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals.The episode also features a full breakdown of the Patriots’ 2025 schedule, one of the toughest in the NFL by traditional strength-of-schedule metrics. Mike and Zach look at New England’s matchups against the AFC West, NFC North, and other key opponents that could shape the Patriots’ playoff hopes. They also discuss the Patriots’ 10.5 win total and whether that number is fair, too high, or actually reachable if Drake Maye and the roster stay healthy.Zach also brings the numbers on NFL rest differential, including where the Patriots rank compared to the rest of the league. The schedule may be difficult, but New England’s rest advantage could give Mike Vrabel’s team a real edge in key spots. Mike and Zach debate whether that rest differential helps offset one of the hardest schedules in football.Then the conversation turns to the bigger AFC playoff picture.Are the Patriots legitimate AFC contenders in 2025? Should New England be viewed as a threat because of Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, and a stronger roster? Or are the expectations moving too fast for a team that still needs to prove it can win meaningful games in January?Mike and Zach discuss the Patriots’ Super Bowl chances, AFC Championship expectations, playoff matchups, and how New England stacks up against the Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, Bengals, and the rest of the AFC. They also touch on Patrick Mahomes’ injury situation, Kansas City’s uncertainty, and whether the Chiefs are still the biggest roadblock in the AFC.The episode closes with the off-field story surrounding Mike Vrabel and Diana Russini. Mike and Zach discuss the controversy, the media reaction, and whether it could become a distraction for the Patriots entering the season. They look at how the situation could affect Vrabel’s focus, his reputation, and his future in New England, while also asking the bigger question: does any of this actually matter once the Patriots start playing football?This is a full New England Patriots offseason breakdown with the usual Missing the Point mix of honest football analysis, strong opinions, frustration, optimism, and enough chaos to match the current state of the Patriots.Topics include:New England Patriots 2025 offseason previewDrake Maye year three expectationsDrake Maye development and playoff ...
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    1 h et 6 min
  • Thunder Look Inevitable, Wemby Looks Unstoppable, and the Celtics Still Make Us Angry

    Thunder Look Inevitable, Wemby Looks Unstoppable, and the Celtics Still Make Us Angry
    May 13 2026

    The NBA Playoffs are rolling on, and Missing the Point is back to break down a second round that has been weird, brutal, frustrating, and occasionally incredible.

    Dave Clarke and Mike Marcangelo start with the Oklahoma City Thunder looking less like a fun young team and more like the NBA’s next inevitable monster. OKC’s defense, depth, pace, and ridiculous two-way pressure have overwhelmed the Los Angeles Lakers, even with LeBron James still playing at a shocking level for his age. The guys debate whether a healthy Luka Dončić would have changed anything, why the Thunder look like the real championship measuring stick, and whether anyone left in the Western Conference can actually beat them.

    From there, it’s Spurs vs. Timberwolves, the best series of the round. Victor Wembanyama is already bending playoff basketball around him, and the conversation turns into one simple question: how is anyone supposed to deal with this guy for seven games? Dave and Mike dig into Wemby’s defensive range, shot-blocking, offensive growth, and why San Antonio might be ahead of schedule as a real threat to Oklahoma City. They also look at Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid, and what Minnesota has to do to survive the series.

    The show also hits Pistons vs. Cavaliers, with Cade Cunningham pushing Detroit into a new tier and Donovan Mitchell trying to drag Cleveland back into the fight. Is Detroit already tougher, younger, and more connected? Can Cleveland’s size and playoff experience still matter? And can anyone trust James Harden in a playoff series when the pressure rises?

    Then comes the part Celtics fans probably needed and definitely deserved: Philadelphia getting swept by the New York Knicks somehow made Boston’s playoff collapse feel even worse. The guys unload on the Sixers, the Knicks’ physicality, Jalen Brunson’s matchup hunting, Joe Mazzulla, Boston’s three-point obsession, Jaylen Brown’s offseason comments, and whether the Celtics need a major reset.

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    55 min
  • Boston’s 3-1 Meltdown

    Boston’s 3-1 Meltdown
    May 4 2026

    A 3-1 lead should be a victory lap. For Boston, it became a slow-motion wreck, ending with a Game 7 loss at home that felt less like bad luck and more like a team choosing the wrong answers on purpose. I’m joined by Mike Marcangelo, and we go straight at the uncomfortable stuff: the Celtics’ late-game panic, the empty possessions, and the stretch where attacking the rim is working… right before they drift back into cold, contested threes. If you’ve been yelling “drive!” at your screen, you’re going to feel seen.

    From there, the anger turns into a real NBA coaching conversation. We break down why Joe Mazzulla is taking the heat, what “no adjustments” actually looks like across a series, and why Embiid and Maxey exposed Boston’s defensive choices. We also separate the emotional question (should he be fired?) from the practical one (will ownership and Brad Stevens actually do it?), then run through possible replacements and what kind of identity each coach could bring.

    The offseason rabbit hole shows up fast: Giannis trade math, who you’d sacrifice, and why Payton Pritchard’s growth changes the usual Celtics roster debates. We also zoom out to the wider NBA playoffs and the storylines worth locking into next, from Embiid’s dominance to LeBron’s legacy talk and the rising gravitational pull of Victor Wembanyama. If you care about the Celtics, the 76ers, or just how NBA teams break under pressure, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a fellow fan who’s still furious, and leave a review with who you think deserves the blame most.

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    42 min
  • What If Boston Has No Plan B

    What If Boston Has No Plan B
    Apr 30 2026

    A 13-point lead vanishes, the threes stop falling, and suddenly every old Celtics fear feels brand new again. We start by taking a quick lap around the NBA playoffs, but the real goal is to figure out what actually wins in May: habits, matchups, and coaching choices that hold up when the game turns tight.

    We hit the big league storylines first, including OKC embarrassing Phoenix and what that does to the Devin Booker conversation. From there we get into Kevin Durant’s legacy whiplash, the locker room questions that follow him, and why the burner account era still changes how fans judge leadership. We also talk ourselves through LeBron James at 41, the longevity case, and how it feels when the player you love to hate keeps forcing a rethink. Then we detour into all-time rankings with a very specific argument: Larry Bird versus Kobe Bryant, what “killer mentality” really means, and how era context can distort the way we compare stars.

    After a stop at Nuggets vs Timberwolves and the Jokic discourse machine, we turn the spotlight where it belongs: Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers. We break down Joel Embiid coverage, why defending by committee matters, and why letting Embiid hunt one-on-one matchups is inviting trouble. On offence, we dig into the Celtics’ three-point dependence, why rushed twos show up when the threes miss, and what a real Plan B could look like, including more Jaylen Brown pressure and more Peyton Pritchard initiation. If you’re watching the NBA playoffs and asking why Boston looks brilliant one night and lost the next, this is the conversation.

    Subscribe, share the show with a Celtics fan who is spiralling, and leave a review with your own Plan B for Boston.

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    1 h
  • Previewing Today's Draft

    Previewing Today's Draft
    Apr 23 2026

    We run a full first-round mock draft and keep circling the same question: do NFL teams win by taking the “best player” or by building a plan that matches their timeline. We debate rookie quarterback patience, roster value, and why the league’s biggest weekends sometimes feel like the least fun.
    • Mendoza as the clear No. 1 pick and whether he should sit behind a veteran
    • why rookie QB development often jumps in year two
    • team-building around the rookie contract window and salary cap reality
    • the Jets, Cardinals, Giants and Titans early-pick logic and disagreements
    • when trades make sense versus staying put
    • positional value arguments around edge rusher, tackle and running back
    • Bears needs: pass rush urgency, day-two targets, building a faster defense
    • Patriots needs: edge help, offensive line depth, adding weapons for Drake May
    • hot take on the two-week Super Bowl gap and why it kills momentum


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