Paul Bissonnette Talking Stanley Cup Playoffs, Sixers Get Swept By The Knicks, NBA Draft Lottery, Aliens Are Back And More

May 11, 2026

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The episode kicks off with Knicks fans invading Philadelphia en masse as their team sweeps the Sixers 4-0, then dives into NBA draft lottery results headlined by the Wizards' surprise No. 1 pick, a lengthy NHL playoffs breakdown with guest Paul Bissonnette amid Toronto Maple Leafs front-office drama, and quick hits on ongoing NBA series plus lighter topics like aliens and Grit Week.

Knicks Dominate Sixers in Sweep

New York dismantled Philadelphia from the tip of Game 4, jumping ahead by 20 early and never looking back behind Jalen Brunson's 28 minutes of control, Karl-Anthony Towns' series-high 64 assists (more than double his prior playoffs total with fewer turnovers), and Deuce McBride's 7-of-9 from three. Mitchell Robinson's rebounding and hack-a-Shaq free throws added chaos, while OG Anunoby got full rest after injury. Sixers faltered without Embiid's full impact—Joel called the season a personal success given his knee uncertainty but admitted team shortcomings. Tyrese Maxey struggled (turnovers every seven minutes played), and Philly arenas filled with 70% Knicks fans from wealthier northern New Jersey, prompting Josh Hart to question if Philadelphia remains a basketball town. Hosts roast prior bold Sixers predictions, rank Embiid's second-round exits (this tops his list per some), and debate the franchise's path: young Edgecombe (19) and Maxey (25) offer hope amid ex

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What you'll learn

1 (02:37) **Knicks Sweep Sixers** - Hosts celebrate Knicks dominating sweep, highlight Brunson, Towns, and Deuce McBride's performances
2 (05:01) **Sixers Collapse Analysis** - Debate Embiid's health "success," Philly fan turnout, and Josh Hart's "not a sports town" jab
3 (14:08) **Philly Sports Banter** - Hank in "death sweatshirt," Josh Harris criticized as bad owner prioritizing Commanders
4 (23:21) **NBA Playoff Updates** - Cavs-Pistons Game 3 clutch Harden closeout; Donovan Mitchell "should be taller" meme
5 (38:06) **Thunder Dominate Lakers** - Thunder constructed perfectly, steamroll old/slow Lakers; LeBron retirement speculation
6 (45:19) **NBA Draft Lottery** - Wizards win #1 pick (PFT pumped); Jazz, Grizzlies, Bulls rewarded for tanking
7 (56:19) **Who's Back of the Week** - Aliens docs tease existence; FIFA city jerseys greedy/corrupt; Skip Bayless ranks LeBron #9

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Show Notes

The Sixers have been bounced from the playoffs in a sweep by the Knicks who are absolutely rolling and Max answers questions while soggy (00:00:00-00:31:54). We talk NBA Playoffs and the Thunder look unstoppable. NBA Draft Lottery and the Wizards get the first pick (00:31:54-00:54:51). Who's back of the week including Grit Week next week and we need an AWL's help in Jacksonville (00:54:51-01:14:35). Paul Bissonnette joins the show to talk playoff hockey, the Leafs new GM, Gronk calling him out and more (01:14:35-02:12:33). We finish with Timberwolves/Spurs and lottery balls.

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