Game 1 of an NBA playoff series is a tricky spot for prop bettors. And that’s what we have tonight, with the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks tossing up the ball on their Round 2 set.
In the postseason, team tactics change game-to-game, and bettors who can get ahead of those adjustments can find value in the player props. But in series openers, there’s an aura of mystery around each team’s approach.
With regular-season meetings and carryover from the previous series swaying the market, the Game 1 unknowns level the playing field between bookies and bettors. Hopefully, we can take advantage of it.
Joel Embiid's return was the turning point in the Philadelphia 76ers' series win over the Celtics, specifically on defense.
Embiid played drop coverage on screen action and plugged up the paint, allowing his teammates to put pressure on the perimeter with little threat from Boston’s bigs from outside.
Against the New York Knicks, however, Embiid matches up with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, who are comfortable playing away from the paint and can stretch the floor. The Knicks are running Towns as a point forward out of the high post, and Hart has an active engine on offense.
While Embiid was a beast on the boards vs. Boston, recording double figures in three of four games, he won’t be in the primary rebounding position in this Round 2 series. And with a sore hip (plus bum knees and a recent appendectomy) along with a quick turnaround to travel to MSG, Embiid’s mobility won't be great in Game 1.
Player projections sit between 7.2 and 11.5, but most models are short of nine rebounds, with my number at 8.6 boards from Philly’s big.
Game 1 Prop #2: Mikal Bridges Over 1.5 made threes
+130 at bet365
No one caught more flak in the first round than Mikal Bridges.
New York’s shooting guard was MIA for most of the series with Atlanta, scoring 11 or less in the first five games before suddenly showing up with 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting in Game 6. That includes a 2-for-2 mark from beyond the arc.
Bridges, who shot just 6-for-17 from 3-point range in Round 1, brings that momentum in this matchup with Philadelphia.
The 76ers did a great job clamping down on Boston’s studs from outside, and while the Celtics struggled from distance, it wasn’t all Philly’s doing. Almost 83% of Boston’s 3-point attempts came without a defender within at least four feet, as the C’s just whiffed on open looks.
Philadelphia presents a tougher interior defense than the smaller Hawks, which will push New York to the perimeter and force the Knicks to fire up from deep. Bridges, who shot less than three triples per game in Round 1, averages more than five 3-point attempts per home game on the year.
Player forecasts range between 1.4 and 1.9 makes for Bridges, with the bulk of models short of two triples. But this is a bet I’m willing to go against the grain with, given the matchup and plus-money return.
Game 1 Prop #3: Josh Hart Over 4.5 assists
-112 at bet365
As mentioned above, Hart could draw Embiid as his primary defender should the 76ers opt to throw smaller forwards at Towns.
Hart is very active on offense and isn’t afraid to mix it up in the paint, but he won't find a clean look at the rim with the Sixers’ 7-footer shadowing him.
New York will try to draw Embiid out, and Hart will be a conduit for spot-up shooters or cutters to the rim. He dished out five or more assists in the first three games against Atlanta and finished the series averaging 4.3 assists on 5.5 potential dimes.
In three regular-season matchups with Philadelphia, Hart enjoyed some of his best passing performances. He recorded six, seven, and nine helpers in those outings. His projections for Game 1 bounce between 4.6 and 5.4 assists, with my number at five dimes tonight.
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It’s been a long time since a Manchester United v Liverpool game felt of less consequence. These are the two most successful sides in English league history, hailing from neighbouring cities and they have a rivalry that stretches back well over a century. Yet it felt perhaps only the seventh-most significant fixture of the weekend, behind the games involving the two title contenders, Arsenal and Manchester City, and the four sides still scrapping to avoid joining Wolves and Burnley in being relegated this season – Leeds, Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Tottenham.
United’s 3-2 win sealed their place in next season’s Champions League while, barring very odd swings of goal difference, Liverpool need just three points from their remaining three games to be certain of their own qualification. For both, the biggest issue now is deciding who manages them next season – and this was a ragged enough game to cast doubts over the suitability of Michael Carrick and Arne Slot for their respective sides.
Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chase Shugart (55) prepares to pitch during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Well now, that feels much, much better, doesn’t it? After getting their manager fired with their poor play on the field, the Phillies turned around and swept the inept Giants, then took two of three in Miami before wrapping that series up today. It’s pretty impressive what good play will do for a team.
Three up
Zack Wheeler – Boy, it’s just nice having him back in the rotation. I know I wrote about him last week and how he looked good in the first start he made even if the results were so-so, but this week, he looked good and had good results to go with it. I think it was Tom McCarthy who talked about how when Wheeler is on the mound, it’s similar to when Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee in 2011 were on the mound: you just kind of expected to win the game they were pitching in. That’s a nice feeling to have.
Chase Shugart – Listen, let’s give credit where it’s due. Shugart has been a nice story this season. His fastball/sweeper combination has kept batters off the bases and he has missed barrels so far in the batter’s box. His being able to come on in a doubleheader and pitching in and win both games is commendable as they can be pitching staff crushers. Shugart ghostbusted the runner in the second game (hat tip, Phillies Therapy), which is a huge lift to a team that has to equal or better what is done in the top half of the tenth inning in an extra inning affair. Can he keep it up? Maybe! The team is likely just thankful he’s been competent so far.
Jesus Luzardo – Maybe it was Rob Thomson’s fault that Luzardo had been off at the beginning of the season. Because in two starts since Don Mattingly took over, Luzardo threw 13 1/3 innings and struck out 18, walking nobody. Coincidence? I think not.
Three down
Rafael Marchan – Marchan is not a major league hitter and should not be thought of as such. The idea that he and Garrett Stubbs and J.T. Realmuto should exist on the same roster is patently absurd, but this is the path that Don Mattingly and Dave Dombrowski have chosen. However, Marchan has been absolutely dreadful at the plate and should not have his defensive prowess behind the plate outweigh the fact that major league pitching is vexing to him.
Felix Reyes – Yeah, it’s probably time to send Reyes back to Lehigh Valley to get him some more playing time. If an outfielder is needed, best to bring back Bryan de la Cruz and let him twist in the 40-man roster limbo wind for a bit. Reyes is just proving he isn’t major league ready just yet (and that’s ok!).
The Phillies’ front office – First, the news came out that they were trying to hire Alex Cora before firing Thomson, then they just went ahead and fired Thomson anyway. Seems a bit bumbling if you asked me. Then, they had fans come to a game on Tuesday that was eventually rained out, but not before people were already there and in their seats. Maybe “bumbling” would be being kind with this one. Just not a couple of days of good looks here for the front office.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 05: Relief pitcher Justin Slaten #63 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning at Chase Field on September 05, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Red Sox 10-5. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Jack Anderson got taken for a ride in that middle relief spot as the Red Wings (Nationals AAA) put this one out of reach for the WooSox. While Worcester didn’t have the same luck the Red Sox did with runners in scoring position, going 3-for-8, the lack of baserunners to drive in – eight on the day including just two doubles – was the difference on Sunday. Vinny Capra and Anthony Seigler continue to bolster the offense of the folks playing infield. But, outside of those two, the WooSox only had two guys get hits in the lineup, which wouldn’t have gotten it done.
The Sea Dogs didn’t truly run away with this game in Somerset (Yankees AA) until the middle innings, behind the bat of Johanfran Garcia. Password’s brother – and a solid catcher in his own right – belted his third home run of the season and had four RBIs. Nelly Taylor, who’s been stably climbing the organizational ladder, pulled the game further into Portland’s sights. But this game wouldn’t be as decisive if not for six innings from Hayden Mullins in which he got ten strikeouts and allowed just two hits. And this was after Sunday afternoon’s starter… Justin Slaten! Slaten rehabbing is huge for the pitching staff; but it doesn’t help the injured rotation if not to simply eat some relief innings.
Some troubles in the Greenville rotation – Marcus Phillips couldn’t make it out of the fifth but the offense kept up until it simply couldn’t. The bats were there when they had to be, scoring all of their runs in the fifth and sixth innings, including a three-run shot by Mason White that put this thing within reach, but the Spartanburgers (Astros High-A) scored another couple runs in the seventh innings and the Drive couldn’t even it back up.
This game was tied up at two going into extras, and the pitching kept the Warbirds (Brewers A) in check, but Salem was unable to take advantage of this, going 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position on Sunday. This was despite nine-hole hitter Ilan Fernandez going 4-for-4 with three doubles. Ultimately, the RidgeYaks got walked off in the tenth off of a home run after scoring just the Manfred runner in the top of the inning.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 21, 2026: Diego Tornes #61 of the Atlanta Braves bats during the third inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images
The FCL Braves are the lowest United States based affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, and they opened their 2026 season on Saturday. This is our chance to take a look at their Opening Day roster, which is filled with a bunch of teenagers, as well as some well known injured names.
Injured Guys
This is where you will find Raudy Reyes, Rayven Antonio, and also Marcos Pol. Those three are presently the only three guys listed on the IL. Reyes will miss the year thanks to a spring Tommy John, while Antonio and Pol’s statuses are less known. You will also see Luke Sinnard on this roster, but since he is listed as active you can find him with the pitchers.
Pitchers
There are two big names here on the active roster, Luke Sinnard and Briggs McKenzie. Briggs McKenzie was the team’s fourth round pick last year, but received the highest signing bonus at $3M. The North Carolina prep arm is still waiting to make his professional debut, but it will be highly anticipated. Luke Sinnard was the team’s third round pick in 2024, and injuries have slowed his career slightly – but he made 16 strong starts between Augusta and Rome last year in his pro debut, followed by five more starts in the Arizona Fall League. Sinnard has not yet appeared in a game this year after opening his season in extended spring training, but his stay here is expected to be short as they build him back up. Cristobal Abreu is a big armed reliever who opened the season in Augusta, but was sent down after walking eight in his first three innings of work. That was his first time appearing since getting injured in 2024, so they have decided to slow him down a little bit – not surprising since he just turned 20.
Among the players acquired via the draft and undrafted free agents, Cayman Goode was a slightly overslot 12th rounder out of high school in 2024. Goode was considered a bit raw, and his results here last year indicated that as he pitched to a 3.57 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and 16 walks over 35.1 innings in his pro debut. Ryan Heppner was the 19th round pick out of a Canadian college last year, and he too opened this year in Augusta, but was sent down after giving up 10 runs over his 4.1 innings – though he did throw two and a third scoreless frames in on Opening Day.. Brody Fowler was the 17th rounder out of North Greenville last year, and is still waiting to make his pro debut, as is 16th round pick from last year Nico Wagner out of West Valley College. Daniel Brooks is a larger framed undrafted free agent out of College of Charleston waiting to make his pro debut, while Will Eldridge was an undrafted free agent out of Indiana, who made his debut on Opening Day in a save opportunity.
Among the international signees on the roster Luisberth Valdez is an 18-year-old who pitched to a 4.91 ERA with 34 strikeouts over 29.1 innings in his DSL debut last season. Gensi Angeles, the Opening Day starter this year, is also 18 and pitched to a 3.57 ERA and 0.96 WHIP, but with just 24 strikeouts over 35.1 innings in his DSL debut last year. Wuilinyer Tovar is an 18-year-old who made his pro debut in the DSL last year, pitching to a 6.83 ERA. Jorge Nunez is an 18-year-old who repeated in the DSL last year, and dropped his ERA from 4.02 to 2.57. Yander Pinero is an 18-year-old who also repeated in the DSL, dropping his ERA from 6.75 to 3.57. Melvin Hidalgo is a 20-year-old who made his pro debut last year as an older DSL player, as did the 22-year-old Dayner Matos, 21-year-old Robinson Narciso, and 21-year-old Cesar Rodriguez. Edward Cedano is repeating the FCL this year, after also repeating the DSL previously, but he is still just 20-years-old, and did show growth last time he repeated a level. Juan Olmos is a 21-year-old former catcher in the Royals organization who only converted to pitching last year for the first time.
Catchers
Yoelvis Betancourt is a 17-year-old making his stateside debut after slashing .260/.393/.344 in 122 plate appearances in the DSL last season. Arlenn Manzanillo is 18, but also made his debut in the DSL last year and is coming to the US for the first time this year. Manzanillo posted a .540 OPS last year, though he did have a .319 on base percentage giving him some silver lining. Johan Rodriguez is also 18 and coming to the US for the first time this year. He slashed .225/.309/.271 in the DSL over 149 plate appearances, but he posted an OPS of at least .662 in both June and July, before a rough month of August made his stat line look worse. He brings some defensive versatility, playing mostly at first base last year too. Luis Parababire is a 20-year-old in his third season here. He posted a .900 OPS in 24 games in 2024, but just .600 in 15 games last year.
Infielders
The biggest name in the infield has to be Manuel Campos. The 18-year-old infielder signed for basically $150k last year and went to the DSL and slashed .291/.395/.380 with six doubles, two triples, two homers, and 13 steals with 20 walks to 31 strikeouts in 218 plate appearances. Campos split last year between second base and shortstop, but played short almost twice as often and got the Opening Day start there. Malvin Fernandez is a 17-year-old who played second, third, and short last year, slashing .195/.340/230 in 141 plate appearances in his professional debut in the DSL. Juan Elejandro played mostly at second, but got some time at third last year, and the now 18-year-old is coming off slashing .248/.369/.301 in 141 plate appearances in his pro debut in the DSL last year. Mario Baez is in his third straight year in the FCL, but is still just in his age-19 season. After posting a promising .815 OPS in the DSL in 2023, Baez has only posted .515 and .604 marks in his two seasons in the FCL, spanning 95 games combined.
Outfielders
The star that most people are eager to see is Diego Tornes, the Braves big money international signee from last winter. Tornes sat out Opening Day, but he has lived up to the hype so far, slashing .279/.395/.402 with 10 extra base hits and 24 steals in 32 DSL games last season. Michael Martinez is also a familiar name to some, as he slashed .316/.435/.649 with three homers in 16 DSL games last year, before getting into 11 FCL games and slashing .237/.310/.474 with two more homers. Tornes is just 17, while Martinez is now 19, and those two will be among the biggest names to watch on this FCL club. Juan Espinal is here for the first time. Espinal repeated the DSL last year, seeing his OPS jump from .587 to .845, though he still had 63 strikeouts in 190 plate appearances. He has big power, but the 19-year-old will need to continue developing his hit tool. Gabriel Cesa is also a 19-year-old making his US debut. Cesa repeated the DSL last year and saw his OPS jump from .477 to .833 with seven extra base hits in 118 plate appearances.
The Kansas City Royals are putting a terrible losing streak far behind them, and a winning West Coast stint solidifies their positive trajectory.
Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco open recapping of the Royals’ series victory against the Seattle Mariners, examining what that win reveals about the team’s trajectory while also putting their West Coast struggles in honest perspective. One of the brightest storylines right now is both the bullpen’s performance and the outfield’s improvements at the plate — breaking down what’s made them effective and what their continued development could mean for the roster.
Injury updates await for Jonathan India, Ryan Bergert, Ben Kudrna, and others, offering context on roster depth and how the coaching staff might manage those absences heading into a critical stretch of divisional play. In one of the episode’s more thought-provoking segments, the conversation ventures into the science of pitching injuries and what future medical advancements might mean for pitcher health and roster management league-wide.
The Timberwolves and Spurs meet tonight in San Antonio for Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series. The Timberwolves are short-handed without question while the young Spurs are finding their playoff footing.
Minnesota comes into this matchup after eliminating Denver in six games, capped by a 110–98 win in which Jaden McDaniels posted 32 points and 10 rebounds. Terrence Shannon Jr. added 24 but the reason Shannon is getting that run is because thei Timberwolves’ backcourt has been decimated by injuries. Anthony Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) are both listed as questionable, while Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) is out, leaving Minnesota reliant on Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert to anchor both ends of the floor. Their defense carried them in the First Round as Gobert slowed Nikola Jokic and a combination of players shut down Jamal Murray.
San Antonio, however, is a different beast. They push pace and space the floor extremely well. The Spurs take the court in Round 2 following a dominant series win over Portland in five games. Wembanyama was a monster in the paint against the Blazers and he is expected to be a major factor again in Round 2…especially against a Minnesota team missing its top scorer in Edwards. The Spurs’ offense averages 119.8 points per game, and their ability to push in transition and generate corner threes will challenge Minnesota’s defensive discipline.
Matchup‑wise, the spotlight falls on the frontcourt battle. Gobert’s rim protection was crucial against Denver, but Wembanyama presents a completely different challenge with his length, mobility, and perimeter threat. Minnesota may need to lean on smaller, five‑out lineups featuring Randle in order to pull Wembanyama away from the basket, a strategy analysts expect them to explore. Meanwhile, San Antonio’s depth—highlighted by contributors like Julian Champagnie and Stephon Castle—gives them multiple scoring outlets if Minnesota overcommits defensively.
While both teams are obviously playing well, the Spurs’ health and continuity give them a clear advantage as they take the court tonight.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Time: 9:30PM EST
Site: Frost Bank Center
City: San Antonio, TX
Network/Streaming: NBCSN, Peacock
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Game Odds: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
The latest odds as of Monday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves (+440), San Antonio Spurs (-600)
Spread: Spurs -13.5
Total: 217.5 points
This game opened Spurs -13.5 with the Game Total set at 218.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves
PG Mike Conley
SG Terrence Shannon Jr.
C Rudy Gobert
SF Julius Randle
PF Jaden McDaniels
**Know that if Dosunmu and Edwards play, Conly and Shannon head to the bench. If one of the aforementioned injured players returns, Shannon most likely will be on the bench.
San Antonio Spurs
PG De’Aaron Fox
SG Stephon Castle
SG Devin Vassell
PF Victor Wembanyama
SF Julian Champagnie
Injury Report: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) has been declared OUT of tonight’s game
Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is lasted as questionable for tonight’s game
San Antonio Spurs
Carter Bryant (foot) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
David Jones Garcia (ankle) has been declared OUT of tonight’s game
Important stats, trends and insights: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
The Timberwolves are 24-20 on the road this season
The Spurs are 34-9 at home this season
The Spurs are 49-37-2 ATS this season
Minnesota is 41-47 ATS this season
The OVER has cashed in 37 of the Spurs’ 88 games this season (37-51)
The OVER has cashed in 39 of the Timberwolves’ 88 games this season (39-49)
Rudy Gobert pulled down at least 10 rebounds in 4 of the 6 games and at least 7 in all 6 games of the opening round
Terrence Shannon Jr. was 15-30 from the field but just 3-11 from deep in Game 5 and 6 against the Nuggets
Jaden McDaniels averaged 17.8 points and 6.8 rebounds against the Nuggets in the Opening Round
Stephon Castle was 11-27 from beyond the arc in the opening round against Portland
Dylan Harper averaged 12.6 points in the Opening Round and shot 56.1% (23-41) in the First Round
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The playoffs are officially lit, and our beloved Knickerbockers just mostly demolished the Atlanta Hawks on their way to the second round. Can they keep it rolling? Will the vibes stay electric deep into June? As usual, the Posting & Toasting crew has squeezed back around the round(ball) table to cut through the noise and tackle the juiciest questions surrounding New York’s second-round showdown with a hungry, rising Philadelphia 76ers squad. Our panel of basketball geniuses tackled the following questions:
How many games will the Knicks-76ers series last, and who advances?
Antonio: Six. I preferred the Celtics to the Sixers in the second round, so I don’t expect it to be easy, let alone after what the Hawks did to the Knicks early, as little as that means at this point. Embiid is going to have one game where KAT can’t handle him, struggles with fouling, and gives Philly enough. And I just don’t believe Maxey/Edgecombe/George won’t combine for at least one strong game, making that two wins for the Sixers.
Miranda: Five. Joel Embiid is in the middle of a stretch of playing one playoff game every other day for at least two weeks. You get a flat tire, a donut can get you to the next rest stop, but push it beyond that and it’s gonna pop.
Zeno: I actually think the Knicks matched up better with the Celtics, should they have advanced, but there are still plenty of reasons to believe that the Knicks will prevail. Atlanta pushed the Knicks to six games, but it was perhaps the least competitive six-game series ever. This one will also go six, and the good guys come out on top, but it’ll look a lot like the 2024 clash that sent heart palpitations across the entire Northeast.
Kento: Like the first round, this series will go six games. But unlike the first round, there won’t be that many blowouts. The 76ers aren’t your traditional seventh seed. They have two players in Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, who are All-NBA level talents, have Paul George, who is still a very capable player, especially as a third option, and rookie standout VJ Edgecombe has given this team some much needed youth, and athleticism. That being said, the Knicks have rebounding, depth, rest, and home-court advantage on their side.
Polaniecki: Sticking with Knicks in six again. However, all six are going to be dog-fights until the final buzzer. We should be in for a very fun week-and-a-half of Knicks basketball that will have us screaming and cursing back and for the a whole lot.
Beyond Jalen Brunson, who is the most important Knick in this matchup?
Antonio: Given what percolated through the first round, there’s no answer to this question other than Towns. The Knicks flipped a switch, turned KAT into an uber-hub, and he didn’t even have to score more than 10 points to still look delightful and do whatever he pleased. Now, for the important and more concerning/why-he’s-key part: It’s Embiid in front of him, and that doesn’t only mean talent, but also dealing with shithousery. This feels like the ultimate test for KAT and his easy-whistle tendencies.
Miranda: Karl-Anthony Towns. The last thing Embiid or the Sixer defense wants is Embiid away from the hoop. Their leading shot-blocker was Adem Bona, which sounds like a punchline. Number two in rejections? Maxey. Philadelphia bossed Boston in Game 7 because the Celtics have no real centers. The Knicks have two. If they guard Towns with someone else, he can shoot and see over the top of them. If they try Embiid . . . good luck.
Zeno: This one isn’t as cut and dry as Atlanta. I’ll go with Mitchell Robinson. He’ll surely be motivated after how things went in 2024, and he might be the Knicks’ best option to guard Joel Embiid. After a series where the Knicks didn’t use him much due to the way they used Towns and an inconsistent double big lineup, he should get serious run in this one.
Kento: Josh Hart. Philadelphia has two options. Put Joel Embiid on Karl-Anthony Towns, and allow the Knicks to play the offense they want to, or put Embiid on Hart, and try to limit Towns’ effectiveness. If they, after having seen the big man’s dominance in the first round, go the latter route, that will mean Hart will be forced to make plays either via the jump shot, or by attacking a physically compromised Embiid. Hart shot the lights out from three when these two teams met up in the playoffs last season, and if he can even come close to repeating that, New York will have a much easier time beating Philadelphia.
Polaniecki: Mitchell Robinson. His minutes off the bench are going to be huge, especially on the defensive end, and his timing matters just as much as the minutes themselves. If the Knicks get pulled into a Hack-a-Mitch situation and he can’t convert at the line, it limits how much they can keep him on Joel Embiid, which then puts more of that burden on Karl-Anthony Towns.
There’s a part of me that wouldn’t mind experimenting with Mikal Bridges coming off the bench, sliding Josh Hart and OG Anunoby from the 3 and 4 down to the 2 and 3 to create more chances to keep Robinson on the floor when they’re not in the foul limit.
What must New York do to win this series?
Antonio: Play Josh Hart for 48 minutes and teach Philly what’s the real meaning of gritty. Also, don’t trust Paul George’s old rearend and leave him alone all day. Dude can still put it in with gusto, and the Sixers have an underrated four-man unit.
Miranda: Don’t get in any benches-clearing brawls. Win one of the first two games in Philly. Make. Their. Free. Throws.
Zeno: Limit Tyrese Maxey any way possible. With Embiid’s injury history, they’ll lean on Maxey to initiate offense, and he’s capable of winning a game on his own the same way Brunson is. The initial matchup should be Mikal Bridges, but he should also see a lot of Deuce McBride. He’s much more dynamic than CJ McCollum, but the strategy of showing him a lot of different bodies and looks could be effective.
Kento: Win by committee. The 76ers top two stars presents some difficult challenges for the Knicks. Embiid will get his. Mitchell Robinson may be able to slow him down more than anybody else in the league, but it’s not like the Knicks are going to get 40 minutes of Robinson holding Embiid to 15 points. Tyrese Maxey will likely also get his. He’s become one of the league’s premier guards, and we’ve seen just how dominant he can be, especially against a Knicks defense that isn’t particularly well-equipped to handle him. Jalen Brunson, and Towns may not outscore those two, but if they can get a balanced offensive effort from those two, as well as OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Deuce McBride, and Jordan Clarkson, they should have enough firepower to withstand Philly’s big two.
Polaniecki: Control the pace and stay out of early foul trouble. Stick with what worked in the second half of the series against the Hawks, but let the offense run through Karl-Anthony Towns. They also have to avoid early fouls, because that will cut into Mitchell Robinson’s minutes.
What concerns you most about the Knicks entering Round 2?
Antonio: Said it above, kinda. The Sixers have a very vivid memory of what happened the last time these two met. They have had a few good years for Embiid to teach their kids his tricks. And we all know what will happen in at least one, likely two games when things will inevitably go extracurricular. Starting 2-1 to Atlanta was manageable. Falling one game behind Philly (I’d concede not counting Game 1) could be hella dangerous territory, and the team might reach that point hella unsettled by the Sixers’ tactics. Not saying these Knicks are “soft” anymore, but I always have this fear they’ll suffer a mental short circuit if such a scenario comes to fruition.
Miranda: As great as the Knicks are at center, they’re also kinda thin. Between KAT’s gift for fouling and Mitch’s shall we say “fluid durability,” New York is only a dumb foul or a turned ankle away from needing Ariel Hukporti out on the floor. If at any point in this series the Knicks “need” Hukporti, uh-oh. Not ‘cuz I’m down on Huk. Just ‘cuz Embiid is one of one.
Zeno: Their tendency to lose focus. They played well enough to sweep the Hawks, but got lulled into a six-game series after taking their foot off the gas in Game 2 and crumbled late in both Games 2 and 3 after leading late. We’ve seen just how good they are when every man on the roster is dialed in, but can they keep that focus 24/7?
Kento: Tyrese Maxey is the easy answer. Not only is he really good, as I mentioned above, the Knicks just don’t really have a great answer for him. And to be honest, right now, not many teams do. But if I was to give a less popular answer, it would likely be VJ Edgecombe. The rookie has been among the best to defend Brunson during the regular season. I do believe in Brunson during the postseason, but Edgecombe won’t make it easy for the captain.
Polaniecki: Going back to how they played against the Hawks through the first three games, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns need to reestablish that old-school point guard–big man connection we saw in the second half of that series, where the offense flows through Towns instead of defaulting to Brunson pounding the ball until the final seconds of the shot clock every possession.
What gives you the most confidence about New York after the Round 1 victory?
Antonio: After 88 games, it looks like the Knicks know who they are and how to unlock their best version. Took them a minute, and it’s not that they will win every game by 80 points after the slaughter in Atlanta, but if they can carry the momentum into one or two wins to start this series, I see no way they end up collapsing. Also, if you are brave enough, check Philadelphia’s 6-through-14 players, then have the audacity to tell me that the bench unit can beat any Knicks five-man squad.
Miranda: Their adjustments. Last year, we watched them struggle all year against elite teams refusing to switch, then against the Celtics they did something different, and it worked. This year Towns struggled notably (and publicly) about finding his place in Mike Brown’s offense. Against Atlanta, it looked like KAT might’ve been playing rope-a-dope with the fans and the media. Seeing an offense that went beyond “Jalen, save us” is extremely encouraging.
Zeno: The depth disparity. The Knicks trust nine guys in their rotation fully, and will probably use a 10th in Landry Shamet at some point. The Sixers are legitimately running a 6.5-man rotation, only leaning on Quentin Grimes and sometimes Andre Drummond off the bench. Maxey, George, and Embiid will be on the floor so much that the condensed schedule could wear out Philly early.
Kento: Depth. The 76ers have one bench player they really trust, and that’s Quentin Grimes. I’m convinced that if Embiid could give them 48 minutes, Andre Drummond, their only other rotational player, wouldn’t even play. The 76ers come into game one having just played a physically, and emotionally draining game seven against a conference rival, and will do so on less than 48 hours rest, while the Knicks have had three full days to rest up. New York has more depth, and more rest, and the longer this series go, the less I faith I have in a 36 year-old Paul George, and a banged up Embiid to physically hold up.
Polaniecki: They’re so close they can taste it. Of the remaining 4 teams in the East, the Knicks are the best, and the know it too. They just need to avoid an upset at this point to get the Finals for the first time since 1999.
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Josh Inglis' expert pick: Brewers/Cardinals Over 8.5
Price: 48¢ (+108) at Polymarket
There’s plenty to like offensively in this matchup, with both starters giving up loud contact and big swings. Kyle Leahy owns one of the worst Blast Contact rates in baseball, and 12-mph winds blowing out to right won’t help a pitcher who has allowed multiple homers in two of his last three starts. The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen hasn’t offered much support either, ranking 28th in ERA over the last two weeks. Milwaukee Brewers starter Chad Patrick has also been one of the luckiest pitchers in baseball — plus THE BAT projects 9.11 runs.
Neil Parker's expert pick: Cubs -1.5
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The Chicago Cubs mispriced again today. They’re facing Cincinnati Reds righty Chase Petty, who has just six innings of MLB experience and hasn’t been sharp to start the season with Triple-A Louisville. Petty sports a 4.38 ERA, while allowing a 48.5% hard-hit rate across 24 2/3 minor-league innings, and Chicago enters with a league-leading .381 wOBA while averaging 6.2 runs per game during a 15-3 heater. Additionally, Cubs starter Edward Cabrera has held opposing hitters to a .231 average and .645 OPS, so it’s a tough matchup for a Cincy lineup ranking 24th in wOBA against righties.
Joe Osborne's expert pick: White Sox moneyline
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It didn't take long for the Los Angeles Angels to start looking like the Angels again, as they've now lost eight of their last nine games. Jose Soriano owns a sparkling 0.84 ERA, but the White Sox got to him last week for three earned runs and nine baserunners. Davis Martin is breaking out in his own right, with a 1.95 ERA, and held the Angels to one ER in that same matchup. The Chicago White Sox are 5-1 in his starts this season, and the recent offensive and bullpen numbers also heavily favor the ChiSox, who rank 10th in OPS and seventh in bullpen ERA over the past two weeks — compared to the Angels' 25th and 30th ranking in those categories.
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Jose Soriano has been absolutely lights out, currently leading the big leagues with a remarkable 0.84 ERA.
The Los Angeles Angels right-hander is also Top-10 in strikeouts with 49 in just 42 2/3 innings of work. The righty has cashed the Over in Ks in three of his last five outings, and he finished with six strikeouts last time out against the Chicago White Sox.
Soriano takes the ball against them again tonight, and the White Sox are 28th in team strikeouts with nearly 10 per contest. He has 22 Ks in 18 2/3 innings at home, and the Angels welcome Chicago to town here. Soriano will miss his fair share of bats against a team that isn’t great at making consistent contact.
Time: 9:38 p.m. ET
Where to watch: CHSN, ABTV
Cam Schlittler Under 1.5 earned runs
Cam Schlittler has been phenomenal for the New York Yankees, helping make up for the absences of Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole in the rotation.
The sophomore hurler owns a 4-1 record and 1.51 ERA. He’s tossed at least six frames in each of his last three starts, and has also cashed the Under in earned runs in each.
Last time out, the Boston native held the Rangers to zero runs across six innings of work. He also dominated the Red Sox and the Royals previously.
Schlittler takes the mound against the Baltimore Orioles this evening, and he had a 0.73 ERA against them last season across two starts, surrendering a mere one earned run across 12 1/3 innings.
The O’s have also lost four straight and boast one of the highest whiff rates in MLB, which only plays into Schlittler's hands.
Time: 7:05 p.m. ET
Where to watch: MASN, YES
Aaron Judge Over 1.5 total bases
Aaron Judge continues to play like the reigning MVP, batting .264 with 13 home runs and 23 RBI.
The slugger is red-hot, cashing the Over in total bases in five of his last seven appearances, and he went 2-for-4 with a home run in yesterday's win.
He’ll face Orioles righty Shane Baz tonight, and that’s been a nightmare for the hurler.
Judge is 4-for-10 against him with two home runs. The veteran is also raking at home, hitting .310. With the series finale in the Bronx, Judge will give Baz even more trouble.
Time: 7:05 p.m. ET
Where to watch: MASN, YES
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Prop picks: 11-21, +0.38 units
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John Sterling, Edgewater, NJ resident and the voice of the Yankees on radio on Aug. 17, 2012 in Bronx, New York.
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NEW YORK — John Sterling, the theatrical New York Yankees broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls, has died, the team and radio station WFAN announced. He was 87.
Sterling had undergone heart bypass surgery this winter and after the procedure was attended by health care aides at his home in Edgewater, New Jersey.
He had called 5,420 regular-season games plus 211 postseason games when he retired in April 2024 just after the season’s start. Sterling broadcast 5,060 consecutive games from September 1989 through July 2019 after beginning with the Yankees as a pregame host. He came out of retirement to call Yankees games during the 2024 postseason.
Sterling’s call for a player’s home run became as treasured a part of a Yankees identity as an initial set of pinstripes or a championship ring. As rookies prepared for debuts and former opponents arrived in trades, fans speculated how he would label the newcomer’s first longball.
From “Bernie goes boom! Bern, baby, Bern!” for Bernie Williams, to “It’s a Jeter jolt!” for Derek to “It’s an A-bomb from A-Rod!” for Alex Rodriguez, “The Giambino!” for Jason Giambi and ”A thrilla from Godzilla!” for Hideki Matsui, Sterling created personal stamps resonating from the clubhouse to the bleachers.
MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 22, 2026: Leo De Vries #14 of the Athletics in the field during the fifth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Hohokam Stadium on March 22, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images) | Diamond Images/Getty Images
Morning everyone!
The A’s have an off day today as they head to the East Coast for the third time this year. That’s a lot of miles that the team is running up in the early going. On the bright side they’re getting those games out of the way early. The only other times the team will travel that far this season will be in August for three games in Boston against the Red Sox, and September in Tampa against the Rays. Other than that most of the team’s road trips won’t go father than the Midwest, so that’s a positive. Both Philly and Baltimore are struggling so far this year and the A’s could be catching them at the right time. After going just 3-3 on this most recent home stand, a winning record on this upcoming road trip would do wonders for this young squad.
Anyway, checking in down on the farm we’ve gotten an update regarding top prospect Leo De Vries. A shortstop by trade, the organization has begun getting the 19-year-old some reps at the hot corner down in Double-A. Whether this is the new long-term plan for him or just an effort to get him to the big leagues faster isn’t yet known, but it’s an interesting development and one that a lot of people speculated could happen this season.
On paper it makes sense as well. With the presence of Jacob Wilson at De Vries’ natural position of shortstop the team needs to find a position that won’t be blocked this summer/next spring. While incumbent third baseman and former first rounder Max Muncy has shown improvement in his second season, there’s still a lot to be desired from both his bat and especially his glove at the hot corner. Muncy currently ranks as one of the worst defenders at third base this year and the eye test confirms it. Luckily they’ve managed to get some offense out of the position but upgrading the defense at a critical position on the infield would go a long ways.
That’s where this move of De Vries from shortstop to third comes in. Before this season De Vries had only every played shortstop (outside of five games in the AFL back in 2024). There’s been a small contingent of scouts that don’t believe that short is De Vries’ ultimate home. The Athletics’ getting him some playing time at third base doesn’t mean that they’re making that positional switch with him now, just that the team is desperate to get him to the big leagues as soon as possible.
Makes sense. After a slow-ish start from the top prospect in Double-A De Vries has been looking much better in the box and frankly shouldn’t be too far off from a promotion to Las Vegas, who is relying on fellow top prospect Tommy White at the hot corner right now. White has himself had a good start to his season and is looking good facing Triple-A pitching for the first time, but there are questions about his long-term defensive home as well.
It’s only been three games that De Vries has played third base this year. He’s still getting the majority of the reps at shortstop for the Rockhounds, but this could be a development to watch over the coming weeks and months. A player that De Vries has been compared to plenty of, Manny Machado, also began his career as a shortstop before moving to third base in deference to J.J. Hardy. Hardy was a much better fielder than Wilson is now but it’s just worth remembering that it’s not unheard of for a shortstop to move to third base. In fact, it could ultimately be his best position. You never know until you try him out there.
No game today but we’ll be back with coverage tomorrow evening when the team takes on the Phillies for the first of three. Until then, have a great day A’s fans.
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Tip-off time can’t come soon enough.
But hey, it’s just less than 10 hours away, so hang in there.
“OG is just unique and special. He gives us, like Josh, the ability to throw different defenses at our opponents. He can guard [all five positions], and we always try to mix it up with him. He did that the last series guarding [Hawks center Onyeka] Okongwu at times, and we’ll continue to try to do it going forward. So wherever we need to adjust, no matter who he’s guarding, at this point in the season, we have a pretty good feel of what we need to do to shore up this area, shore up that area or help him when he’s guarding this point guard or guarding this center.”
On the 76ers’ guards posing problems:
“They’re athletic, quick, dynamic, explosive. They can score from all three levels. They can play the pick-and-roll, they can get out and finish in transition. Maxey is the No. 1 guy in transition in the league. They pose a big problem for us with them on defense.
“They’re really good in passing lanes. Great anticipation, long arms, quick, explosive, great at all those things, which equates to a lot of turnovers for teams. Their guards can give anybody a handful of problems on both ends of the floor.”
On Mitchell Robinson’s importance this series:
“[Robinson] can be big [for us]. Mitch is unique, so no matter who we play, Mitch is extremely important to what we’re trying to do — the way he offensive-rebounds, the way he’s a vertical threat in the pick-and-roll game, the way he protects the rim, his versatility guarding — he can switch onto some ones and some twos. He can’t guard those guys whole possessions, but he can switch onto those guys and make it tough. All that stuff is extremely important for us this series or no matter who we play, so we need him to bring it at a high level, as well as everyone else.”
“When you go through a playoff series and you find a way to win, you’re moving on, you see where you’re pushed. You see where you have to get better. You build off that. I think we found a way to build off the two losses that we had. Even going back to Game 1 (of the Hawks series), the way we finished that fourth quarter was how we lost Game 2. When you lose, it’s all about how you evolve and adjust to get better.”
Josh Hart has some bad news for Joel Embiid and his plea to 76ers fans. Everyone has a price. “Good thing about New Yorkers, man, they’re persistent. They don’t care, bro.” https://t.co/bpcOWu1chz#knicks
“I expect it to be similar, because Knicks fans travel. They’re probably the best fans in the NBA in terms of traveling and going to games. It might be cheaper to do that than go to the Garden. They love New York Knick basketball, they’re passionate about it, and we love it. We need them to come out and support.”
“Knicks fans travel. They are probably the best fans in the NBA in terms of traveling and going to games. Might be cheaper to do that than to go to the Garden. That’s our fans. They love New York and basketball and are passionate about it. We need them to come out and support home games, but obviously on the road.”
On New Yorkers’ persistence:
“Good thing about New Yorkers, man, they’re persistent. They don’t care, bro. They’re going to do it, man. And for a lot of people, everything revolves around money. So, you know, if they get a good price for those tickets, they’re going to sell them, and New Yorkers are passionate about the Knicks and they’re going to come out and show love.”
“Good things about New Yorkers, they are persistent. They are going to do it, man. For a lot of people, everything revolves around money. If they have the tickets, they are going to sell them. New Yorkers are passionate about the Knicks. They are going to come out and show up.”
On how to stop Tyrese Maxey:
“Probably just asking Tyrese to slow down a little bit. That’d be nice. The style defensively is gonna be totally different. CJ, he doesn’t have that quick acceleration at his old age, so you can be a little bit more physical with him. He’s an Unc. Tyrese and Edgecombe, they’re on the young side. They’re quick, they’re explosive, so there’s definitely a different style of defense. Gonna tell them to slow down a little bit so I can get my hands on them and be physical. It’s a fun matchup.”
On first-round wins meaning nothing:
“Not a damn thing, ‘cause that’s not the goal. The goal isn’t to advance through one series or two series. That’s not a goal that we have individuals or as a team. So to be honest, that’s pretty irrelevant. We’ve gotta make sure do what we’re supposed to do and we focus on advancing through this series. Down the road, hopefully we can appreciate that stat but as of right now it’s pretty irrelevant.”
Mitchell Robinson says the NBA talked to him about his social media posts after the Knicks' win in Game 6.
“What did we go 2-2 against [the Knicks]? Nobody could win at home? Yeah we’ve played them a lot. It seems like it’s been a while now, though, this season. I mean, listen: I think they’re very good. I think their starting lineup is incredible. I think they’ve continued to bolster their bench. I think they can play in a variety of ways: They can play one-big, two bigs. Brunson’s obviously a big problem. The rebounding’s a big problem. [They’re] a much bigger team in general all-around than [the Celtics]. I think they’re very, very good, and it’s gonna be a tremendous challenge.”
Reporter: “Some of the Latino players were surprised to hear you use some Spanish phrases with them”
John Sterling, the iconic voice of the Yankees who began broadcasting games for the team in 1989, has died at the age of 87.
Sterling initially retired early in the 2024 season, but he returned later that year to broadcast games against the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series.
He was on the call for five Yankees World Series titles, and called legendary moments like Aaron Judge’s AL-record-breaking 62nd home run of the 2022 season. His personalized home run calls and signature "Theeeeeeee Yankees win" have become part of Yankees lore.
The Yankees released the following statement:
“We pause today — along with millions of Yankees fans around the world — to recognize the passing of one of our own. John Sterling breathed life and excitement into Yankees games for 36 years while wearing his passion for baseball and the Yankees on his sleeve. He informed and entertained generations of fans with a theatrical and unapologetic style that was uniquely his own.
“John treasured his role as the voice of the New York Yankees, and his enthusiasm for the art of broadcasting perfectly complemented our city and our fans. The symmetry between John and his audience was both undeniable and magical, and his signature calls will resonate for as long as we put on pinstripes — especially after every Yankees win.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Sterling family, as well as his long list of loved ones and friends.”
Sterling also called games for the Nets and Islanders in the late 1970’s, among many other broadcasting roles.
Following the news of Sterling’s passing, tributes began flooding in:
I’m terribly sad to hear of the passing of John Sterling. He was truly one of a kind. A unique character who was blessed with pipes from above. Spoke to him a little over a month ago and although he didn’t sound great, this news still comes as a shock. RIP, old friend.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Sterling. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the New York Yankees organization. pic.twitter.com/aOZS9iouNh
We are saddened by the passing of former New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling.
Through his unique style and passionate play-by-play calls, Sterling endeared himself to generations of players and fans as radio voice of the Yankees from 1989 to 2024.
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