The Knicks rolled through Atlanta in a stress free playoff blowout, but Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber quickly turned the focus toward the much tougher question ahead. With the Celtics struggling and the 76ers suddenly surging behind Joel Embiid, the guys debate which opponent Knicks fans should actually want in the second round. From Boston’s championship pedigree to Philadelphia’s dangerous upside, the conversation becomes a battle between trusting talent or trusting playoff DNA.
Evan and Shaun break down Mitchell Robinson’s emotional ejection, why the Knicks handled the second half carefully, and how fans balance confidence with postseason scars. The episode also dives into home court advantage, Embiid’s health concerns, the psychology of rooting for future matchups, and the deep rivalry New York fans still feel toward both Boston and Philadelphia sports.
May 01, 2026
