Monthly episodes discussing this topic, 2023-05 to 2026-06.
Positions people took on this topic in transcripts, grouped by school of thought. Within a camp, people with demonstrated expertise on the topic come first, then those who reached the most listeners on it. Every quote links to the episode it came from.
The New York Knicks possess the necessary talent, bench depth, and closing ability to emerge victorious in the NBA Finals.
6 people · 4 episodes
The New York Knicks deserved to win because they had a closer who could win the game in the fourth quarter.
“And we got something that they don't got. And that's that's a closer, bro. He's shown that.”
Nightcap · Jun 2026 · 25 episodes · 5.4M views on this topicThe New York Knicks won the NBA Finals because they are a resilient team that can overcome double-digit deficits.
“We've seen the Knicks come back down 22, down double digit points a few times, not just this series, but series before. And if you watch him during the regular season, we've also also seen them close down on huge gaps”
Nightcap · Jun 2026 · 25 episodes · 5.4M views on this topicTy Schmidt considers the New York Knicks bench to be a significant factor in the team's success.
“I think the big takeaway was kind of like the Knicks bench. I I thought once, you know, Brunson goes off, okay, all of a sudden this is going to become a 25point game.”
The Pat McAfee Show · Jun 2026 · 7 episodes · 1.8M views on this topicCharlamagne tha God believes the Knicks will win the NBA Finals in five games.
“I'm still I'm still sticking with Knicks in five.”
The Breakfast Club · Jun 2026 · 3 episodes · 99K views on this topicJess Hilarious believes the Knicks will win the NBA Finals in five games.
“I told you we got We got game We winning in five. We winning in five. I told you Nick had game one. We winning five.”
The Breakfast Club · Jun 2026 · 3 episodes · 99K views on this topicThe Indiana Pacers are a capable team with the defensive intensity and strategic focus needed to win the NBA Finals.
4 people · 4 episodes
Tai Schmidt predicts the Indiana Pacers will win Game 6 with high three-point efficiency.
“I like Pacers 108, 103. I think they're going to shoot like 45% from three tonight cuz they have to.”
The Pat McAfee Show · Jun 2025 · 9 episodes · 2.3M views on this topicGary Payton believes the Pacers won due to superior defensive intensity, specifically by pressuring and trapping Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
“they picked up the defense and they did a great job. I think to me where they lose basketball games OKC is when they get their out of their means when they when they turn the ball over. When they turn the basketball over, they're not OKC.”
Nightcap · Jun 2025 · 2 episodes · 277K views on this topicThe Indiana Pacers have a good chance of winning the NBA Finals series.
“I think nobody would have picked them to get this far, but me loving the underdogs, I picked the Pacers of winning this series.”
The Pat McAfee Show · Jun 2025 · 1 episode · 265K views on this topicThe Indiana Pacers must win game one to remain competitive in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
“If they don't get game one, they're going to lose this series in five because by game two, the Oklahoma City Thunder are going to figure you out.”
Stephen A. Smith · Jun 2025 · 1 episode · 152K views on this topicThe Oklahoma City Thunder will win the championship due to their athletic roster, star leadership, and home court advantage.
4 people · 3 episodes
The Oklahoma City Thunder will win the NBA Finals because they possess a deep, young, and athletic roster.
“I think OKC still going to do it. I think they too young and athletic. I know they got No, Minnesota got them one, but I just think you They can't stop SGA.”
The Pivot Podcast · May 2025 · 3 episodes · 1.1M views on this topicShai Gilgeous-Alexander will lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to win both the NBA championship and the Finals MVP award.
“I think it's going to be a thriller and I think it's going to be come down to the end where the ball is in Shay Gilis Alexander's hands and league MVP is going to answer the call, win a championship and win an NBA Finals MVP.”
Stephen A. Smith · Jun 2025 · 6 episodes · 833K views on this topicHe believes the Oklahoma City Thunder will win game four because of the desperation of facing a 3-1 deficit.
“I think tonight they will get one. They will get one. Sure. But this would not stop the Indiana Pacers because the confidence that these guys have, they believe they can go anywhere, anytime, and beat anybody. I believe they're going to have to hoist that trophy up away from here.”
The Pat McAfee Show · Jun 2025 · 1 episode · 238K views on this topicHome court advantage will lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the championship.
“I really think that is going to carry Oklahoma City to the championship, to the chip.”
Stephen A. Smith · Jun 2025 · 1 episode · 202K views on this topicPositions are extracted from transcripts by a model and may misattribute who said what. Every quote links to the episode it came from.
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