Stephen A. is revved up, giving his predictions on the NBA play-in games and playoff matchups, the trauma that his beloved Knicks have inflicted
on him for decades, and what went wrong with the Kyrie/Dallas Mavericks experiment.
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Stephen A. Smith is a well-known sports journalist, commentator, and expert on basketball. He recently hosted an NBA Playoffs preview special, where he gave his insights on various teams and their chances of success in the playoffs. However, there was one team that Smith emphasized as NOT being able to lose in the playoffs – the New York Knicks to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Knicks finished the regular season with a record of 41-31, good enough for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Led by All-Star Julius Randle and coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks have been a surprise team this season, with many experts not predicting them to be a playoff team at the start of the season. However, the Knicks have played hard all season and have been one of the best defensive teams in the league.
The Cavaliers, on the other hand, finished the season with a 22-50 record, missing out on the playoffs altogether. The Cavaliers have struggled with injuries and inconsistency all season, with key players like Kevin Love and Collin Sexton missing significant time.
Despite the significant difference in record and overall team talent, Stephen A. Smith emphasized the importance of the Knicks not losing to the Cavaliers in the playoffs. The main reason for this is the potential for a significant upset, which could derail the Knicks’ confidence and momentum heading into later rounds.
The playoffs are a different beast than the regular season, and one bad game can completely change the course of a series. The Cavaliers may not have had a great season, but they have players who can get hot and make things difficult for the Knicks. Stephen A. Smith is urging the Knicks to not overlook the Cavaliers, who may be playing with a chip on their shoulder and something to prove.
In conclusion, Stephen A. Smith’s NBA Playoffs preview special highlighted the importance of the New York Knicks not losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs. Despite the significant difference in overall team talent and season record, the Cavaliers have the potential to pull off an upset, which could significantly impact the Knicks’ momentum and confidence. The playoffs are a different beast, and the Knicks must be focused and prepared for every opponent they face.
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You and Magic were both wrong Tatum was the pick not Lonzo or Fox even though Fox over Lonzo i agree.
Chris Webber as well!!!
To Cleveland fox from delvin aka d ice I think that will be the opposite of what you are saying. Don't go with your heart go with facts.
Great podcast episode
If anybody thinks the Knicks don’t have a 50-50 chance of winning this series is just scared to get their hopes up…. KYRIE is definitely the reason the Mavs are not in the playoffs or play-in.
Mitchell gonna have a horrible series. Knicks got this in 5
Bro gets paid to repeat the same exact thing every single day and pass it off as a real take
I was listening comfortably with this podcast until he brought up Manny Pacquiao loss to that Manuel Marquez c'mon man..
I love this guy preach brother don't scare us about our knicks it's lookin spooky
Who wants to see a Stephen A. meltdown? Go Cavs!!!
Those memories SA talked about from those 90's Knicks brought back memories! Bulls broke their hearts over and over and then that Game 7 against Houston? I almost felt bad for Starks. I was really hoping Houston would meet the Bulls in 96 in the Finals.
SAS always hatin on Manny Pacquiao. #boxing
The only way you would have a point is if you thought before the season started that we had a shot to be better or go further in the playoffs than Spyda. If you didn’t think that it’s impossible to intelligently say this season will be a failure if we lose in a competitive series. Our team is ahead of where EVERYONE thought we’d be. Cle is where EVERYONE expected. It isn’t about this season for us. Cle sold the farm for Spyda. This season is a MUCH MORE must win for them if we’re talking basketball and not your feelings.
Do you not listen to yourself? Yes we remember how Ainge screwed Philly. That’s why we’re happy Leon didn’t let him do that to us. We currently are 1 seed below Cle, one of the youngest rotations in the NBA, with the most tradable picks in the EC. There is NO OTHER playoff team in our position. You are supposed to be this basketball guru. Stop being emotional and understand how we are in such a better position having not done that trade.
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Would SAS shut up already with knicks cant lose to cavs because they lost out on Spida
Stephen A, RJ is good now and will get better. CT Knicks head coach reduced his minutes and RJ numbers have suffered as a result.
Stephen A you remember Marbury. Donovan and the Knicks would have been experiencing the same fate if they had made that trade.
Love you bro but even this take proves you are Treason A Smith. The Knicks are one spot below the Cavs and kept their picks lol
Bro will you get off this Donovan Mitchell bullshit already. He would have been here with Jalen and Randle and NOBODY ELSE. All our assets would have been depleted, we would have been capped out, and our bench would have been wiped out. That trio AT BEST gets you to the second round forever. Leon did the right thing not capitulating to Ainge's insane demands.
Anybody who comments on the Kyrie situation and says it's not all about money is DUMB. Kyrie is a GOOF
There is no argument! Anderson silva goat mw
This idiot is one of the reasons why they have always built teams wrong and he claims to be the only person in the world who knows basketball and it’s boring now the act is boring now. And Dolan has been the best he has been since owning the team let them grow and stop this nonsense
Bye bye Knicks. GTFOH
please dont leave ESPN
I guarantee spida mitchell beat the Knicks in 6 !!!
Steven a Smith I thought you said you went out to dinner with somebody and they said they wanted the whole kitchen for Donovan Mitchell that's came out of your mouth Stephen a Smith And the next award nobody thought they would be right now 50 in the playoffs
Screw NY…Cavs in 6 because BEST DEFENSE IN THE NBA and best player on the floor.
I hope Dolan turn you away from the Gardens. Fake bandwagon Knicks fan. You do not speak for Knicks Nation.
Why would anyone watch this? SaS isn't known for his sports knowledge. He needs a guest for his shouting match and theatrics. This is just bland, boring and not particularly insightful.
Completely agree Donovan Mitchell sent knicks home and it gonna hurt, because he was suppose to be a knick!!
irving is past time so dont bother.
this aint espn so dont talk about knicks and their usual predicted failure in playoffs.
Sixers in 5
Cavs in 7
Kings in 5
Grizzlies in 5 if it's MEM-LAL Grizzlies in 4 if it's MIN
the tie blended in with the shirt so good didn't even know he was wearing one