Episode 39 of In My Defense is all about the Finals.

Canty & Que react to the New York Knicks' dramatic Game 1 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs, powered by Jalen Brunson's late-game heroics and Karl-Anthony Towns' dominant two-way performance. The guys discuss whether New York is truly built to win a championship and what adjustments San Antonio must make before Game 2.

Then they shift to the NFL, where June 1st delivered multiple blockbuster moves around the league.

Topics include:

• Myles Garrett traded to the Rams for Jared Verse and draft picks
• Why Cleveland may have quietly won the trade
• AJ Brown's move to New England and what it means for Drake Maye
• Can Mike Vrabel turn the Patriots into contenders immediately?
• Odell Beckham Jr. returns to the New York Giants
• The impact OBJ could have on a young Giants locker room
• Rams Super Bowl contender or overhyped "Dream Team"?
• Why Canty believes the Rams could miss the playoffs entirely

For 99 Problems, the guys rank some of the biggest superstar trades in sports history.

Plus Wins & Losses:

• Chet Holmgren's disappointing Western Conference Finals performance
• Abdul Carter is standing on principle and leadership in New York
• Que celebrates 10 years of marriage

Nothing's personal… but In My Defense.

Finals - Episode Timestamps

• 00:00 – Cold Open: The Spurs Have Nobody to Guard CAT
• 00:13 – Intro & Welcome
• 00:39 – Summertime Check-In & June 1st NFL Trade Frenzy
• 02:06 – AJ Brown to the Patriots — The Most Impactful Trade Right Now
• 06:49 – Myles Garrett to the Rams — Hot Take: They Won't Make the Playoffs
• 10:04 – Cleveland Won the Garrett Trade — Jared Verse + Draft Capital
• 12:56 – OBJ Returns to the Giants — PR Move or Football Move?
• 15:52 – NBA Finals Game 1: Knicks Beat Spurs 105-95
• 17:00 – Mike Brown's Game Plan: Use All 94 Feet to Tire Out Wemby
• 18:40 – CAT Was the Hero — Spurs Shot 29% With Him as the Defender
• 22:38 – Dylan Harper Got 3 Minutes in the 4th Quarter — That Has to Change
• 25:04 – Canty Has Knicks in 5 — Game 3 at MSG Is the Real Pivot Point
• 27:38 – 99 Problems: Biggest Trades in Sports History
• 28:00 – Kevin Love to Cleveland — Birth of Warriors vs. Cavs Finals Era
• 28:43 – Kareem to the Lakers — Changed the Franchise for Decades
• 30:01 – Randy Moss to the Patriots — 23 TDs & an Almost Perfect Season
• 31:04 – Marshall Faulk to the Rams — Greatest Show on Turf Begins
• 32:49 – Wins & Losses of the Week
• 33:01 – LOSS: Chet Holmgren — 4 Points in 33 Minutes, Wemby Had Him Shook
• 34:59 – WIN: Abdul Carter's Press Conference — Some Things Are Bigger Than Football
• 37:82 – WIN: Q Celebrates 10 Years of Marriage 🎉
• 38:49 – Outro & Where to Find Canty & Q

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Episode 38 of In My Defense is titled "Shabang," and this week, Canty & Que break down one of the biggest weeks in basketball.

The guys start with the New York Knicks sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 to advance to their first NBA Finals since 1999. Was this a case of New York greatness, Cleveland collapse, or a perfect example of team culture beating analytics?

Then they head to the Western Conference Finals, where the Oklahoma City Thunder took a pivotal Game 5 over the San Antonio Spurs. Canty and Que discuss the controversial officiating, SGA's impact, Victor Wembanyama's struggles, and whether OKC is destined for another Finals appearance.

Next, the conversation turns to SGA's place in NBA history. If he wins another championship and MVP, where does he belong among the all-time greats? And is his style of play changing basketball for better or worse?

For 99 Problems, inspired by the Knicks' breakthrough, the guys rank some of the greatest die-hard fanbases that waited decades before finally seeing their team win it all — from Philadelphia to Chicago and beyond.

Plus, Wins & Losses featuring:

• James Harden's playoff struggles
• Donovan Mitchell's disappearing act
• Josh Hart is becoming a New York folk hero
• Jalen Brunson's rise from overlooked prospect to Knicks legend

Nothing's personal… but In My Defense.

In My Defense | Knicks Finals Bound, Thunder-Spurs Drama & Loyal Fanbases

• 00:00 – Cold Open: SGA Is Hacking the System Like Harden Did
• 00:15 – Intro & Welcome
• 00:39 – New Dad Life: Canty's Baby Is Teething Two at Once 😅
• 04:44 – Jump Into the Games: OKC Leads Spurs 3-2
• 05:16 – Thunder Win Game 5 — But Did the Refs Steal It?
• 07:16 – Mark Daigneault's Game Plan: Bench Scores 40, Closes Quarters Strong
• 11:30 – Wimby Shot 4-15 — Empty Calories Won't Win Game 6
• 13:07 – OKC Wins Game 5 in 82% of Cases — Spurs May Have Missed Their Shot
• 15:00 – SGA Is Hacking the System & Could Join Elite Company
• 18:32 – Knicks Sweep the Cavs — First Finals Since 1999
• 19:40 – Knicks Won 11 Straight: They're in Elite Historical Company
• 21:15 – The Villanova Culture Is Real — Josh Hart & Servitude Win Championships
• 24:02 – Mike Brown Put Some Respect On His Name
• 25:24 – Brunson Left $55M on the Table — Thank the Mavericks for This Title Run
• 27:08 – NBA Finals Preview: OKC vs. Knicks — Bad Matchup for New York?
• 30:20 – Knicks' Keys: Stop the Turnovers & Protect the Glass
• 32:26 – 99 Problems: Teams That Finally Broke Through
• 32:59 – Eagles 2017 & 2024 — Most Passionate Fan Base in Sports
• 34:16 – Chicago Cubs 2016 — 108-Year Drought Snapped
• 35:09 – Detroit Lions Almost Had It & the Cowboys Could Break Through
• 36:33 – Dark Horse: New York Jets Are Being Built to Compete
• 39:13 – Wins & Losses of the Week
• 39:32 – LOSS: James Harden Is a Ghost in the Playoffs — Marrying a Stripper Take 😂
• 43:14 – LOSS: Donovan Mitchell's Playoff Record Is an Indictment
• 44:14 – WIN: Josh Hart — Benched in Game 1, Playoff Career High in Game 2
• 45:44 – WIN: Jalen Brunson — Small Guard Putting It on for the Short Kings
• 46:54 – Outro & Where to Find Canty & Q

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The playoffs are exposing everything. In Episode 37 of In My Defense, Que and Canty break down the biggest NBA storylines shaking the league right now. From the shocking firing of Jason Kidd after the Mavericks’ chaotic season to the Western Conference Finals turning into a war of attrition between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, the guys debate whether turnovers, injuries, and role players are deciding the future of the NBA playoffs.

They dive into Game 2 adjustments, the physicality of Isaiah Hartenstein vs. Victor Wembanyama, Steph Castle’s turnover struggles, and why OKC’s pressure defense is becoming historically dangerous. Then they shift to the East, where the New York Knicks pulled off a historic 22-point comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers behind another legendary performance from Jalen Brunson. Did Cleveland collapse under pressure? Is the series already slipping away?

The episode also features:

• Reaction to the Dallas Mavericks firing of Jason Kidd
• What’s next for Kyrie Irving and the future of Dallas
• Thunder vs Spurs: turnovers, injuries, and playoff toughness
• Knicks vs Cavs Game 1 historic comeback breakdown
• Why coaching adjustments matter in playoff basketball
• 99 Problems: Que & Canty reveal their ALL-TIME All-NBA Teams
• Wins & Losses of the Week
• SGA’s back-to-back MVP case and Hall of Fame trajectory

Nothing personal… but in our defense.

Episode 37 - "Turnover" TimeStamps

• 00:00 – Cold Open
• 00:15 – Intro & Welcome
• 00:37 – Black Student Athlete Activism & Congressional Black Caucus
• 03:15 – Jason Kidd Fired — Masai Ujiri Takes Over the Mavericks
• 09:04 – Kyrie Irving Trade Destinations: Detroit, Minnesota, Miami
• 11:28 – Spurs vs. Thunder Game 2 — Hardenstein Goes Wrestlemania on Wimby
• 15:25 – Steph Castle's Turnovers Are Gifting OKC Points
• 17:38 – De'Aaron Fox Needs to Tape Up & Get Back NOW
• 20:14 – Knicks vs. Cavs Game 1: Largest Comeback in MSG History
• 22:24 – Kenny Atkinson Was Abysmal — Cavs Blew a 22-Point Lead
• 25:12 – Donovan Mitchell Went Ghost in the 4th Quarter & OT
• 30:17 – 99 Problems: All-Time All-NBA Teams Debate
• 36:02 – Q Puts Steph Over Magic — Canty Goes CRAZY
• 39:20 – LOSS: Harden Gets Abused by Brunson — Called Out by Name
• 40:13 – LOSS: Rickea Jackson Tears ACL — Big Blow for Chicago Sky
• 41:25 – WIN: SGA Wins Back-to-Back MVPs
• 41:52 – WIN: Madison's Sweet 16 & Career Day at Plainfield High 🎂
• 44:12 – Outro & Where to Find Canty & Q

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