Episode 35 of In My Defense brings in a special guest, filling in for cc, Hitman Chris, from The Hitmen Podcast, for a layered mix of sports, culture, nostalgia, and chaos.

This week, the crew breaks down:

• NBA stars on the “Spirit Airlines trip to Cancun.”
• Players whose legacies took the biggest hit after early playoff exits
• Kevin Durant vs. Nikola Jokić and their very different narratives
• OKC vs. Lakers and why the Thunder look like a championship machine
• Whether LeBron James has enough help
• Timberwolves vs. Spurs is becoming the most physical series of the playoffs.
• Victor Wembanyama is putting up alien numbers
• Knicks are dominating the 76ers and looking like Finals contenders

Plus, the crew gets nostalgic about brands they wish still existed in 2026, including Toys “R” Us, Blockbuster, RadioShack, Payless, Circuit City, AOL, MySpace, and more.

Nothing’s personal… but In My Defense.

In My Defense | NBA Playoffs Round 2 + Brands We Miss ft. Chris (Hitman Podcast)

00:00 – Cold Open

00:19 – Intro & Welcome

00:37 – Chris Is Back — Batman Returns

05:11 – Stars Headed to Cancun: Round 1 Exits Breakdown

05:41 – KD's Legacy Takes a Hit

08:47 – Joker Is 0-6 Against 50-Win Teams

13:38 – Could KD Have Gone Back to the Warriors?

15:27 – The Kawhi Era Is Over — Clippers' Future

22:15 – OKC Thunder Blows Out the Lakers 108-90

25:32 – Vanderbilt's Gruesome Finger Injury Live at the Game

29:48 – Knicks Make NBA History: 3 Straight Wins by 25+

31:00 – Knicks vs. Sixers: Philly Has No Chance Without Embiid

36:06 – Timberwolves vs. Spurs: Ant Returns, Wimby Gets 12 Blocks

41:00 – 99 Problems: Brands We Miss in 2026

47:54 – Wins & Losses of the Week

57:47 – Outro & Where to Find Chris / Hitman Podcast

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