Joy Taylor recaps the Spurs’ 118-91 blowout of the Thunder to force a Game 7 in OKC, highlighting Victor Wembanyama’s fast start and stat line (28 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks), a decisive 20-0 third-quarter run, and OKC’s franchise-low 13 points in the period as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was held to 15 and sat the fourth; she notes Jalen Williams’ limited return from a hamstring injury and discusses the pressure and “villain” narrative around Shai. Taylor then reacts to a proposed 3-2-1 NBA draft lottery reform aimed at curbing tanking, calling it overly complex and potentially incentivizing teams to target the 4–10 range. Finally, she covers Vikings OTAs and Kevin O’Connell’s QB competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy.

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Joy Taylor recaps the Knicks’ second straight playoff sweep after Jalen Brunson and New York closed out the Cavaliers in four, extending a dominate 11-game win streak; while waiting to face either the Thunder or Spurs as they chase a 53-year title drought. She notes New York has struggled against OKC in recent seasons but cautions against overvaluing regular-season results, then previews Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6 in San Antonio, looking for a stronger performance from Victor Wembanyama and hoping the Spurs force a Game 7. Taylor also covers the Vegas Golden Knights reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine seasons by sweeping the Avalanche, praising their rapid franchise success and noting they’ll face the winner of Hurricanes vs. Canadiens, with Carolina up 2-1 after two overtime wins.

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Joy Taylor recaps the Thunder’s 127-114 Game 5 win over the Spurs in the Western Conference finals in OKC, highlighting a spectacular performance from SGA and production from Jared McCain with Jalen Williams and AJ Mitchell out, while noting OKC won the foul battle and controlled most of the game. She explains San Antonio was hurt by mistakes and Victor Wembanyama’s early foul trouble and struggles (4-for-15), with coach Mitch Johnson citing possession-by-possession details, as the series shifts to a must-win Game 6 in San Antonio. Taylor also discusses Caitlin Clark’s return amid an injury-riddled 2025 season and her comments about rebuilding confidence and trust in her body after soft-tissue injuries. Finally, she covers Seahawks coach Mike McDonald’s post–Super Bowl LX message to “run it forward” to avoid complacency and keep evolving.

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