The Thunder were able to even up the series in the NBA Finals 1-1 defeating the Pacers in Game 2. In addition, there are major injury updates, some news, props/futures markets, and upcoming games that will all be uncovered on this episode with Coach James Young.
First up on our Tip Off Topics, Thunder take Game 2 of the Finals and even up the series at one game a piece. The Thunder made adjustments and capitalized to secure the win. What does this say about the rest of the series going forward? A lot of major injuries news that dropped as well. Darius Garland will be out for four to five months, in which he needed surgery on his toe. Zach Edey will also miss the start of next season after undergoing ankle surgery. In the WNBA, sad news for the Sky as Courtney Vandersloot will miss the rest of the 2025 season with a torn ACL. Sad news for all these players and we’ll see about Cavaliers, Grizzlies, and Sky respectively respond after losing these key pieces for an extended period of time.
On our Award Tour, we update the series odds and future specials for the NBA Finals. Coach will give you some interesting bets to take a flyer on as the series goes along. In addition, as they are undefeated, will the Liberty ever lose another game, if so when will that happen? Also, Coach has a firm belief that one of these teams is the worst team in the WNBA overall: Sky, Wings, or Valkyries. Who do you think it is?
Lastly on Coach’s Scouting Report, we preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals as well as preview two games in the WNBA that are tipping off on Tuesday (06/10). Coach gives you a best bet for each matchup.