Al and Ra are back, and the Knicks are moving on! In this playoff-packed episode of Knick Life Crisis, the guys break down Games 5 and 6 of the Knicks vs Pistons first-round series — from the electric MSG vibes to Jalen Brunson’s ice-cold game winner. Al shares the emotional rollercoaster of Game 6, while Ra dives into Hack-a-Mitch, foul trouble, and how the Knicks barely escaped in dramatic fashion.
The crew reflects on the highs and lows of the series, including standout (and not-so-standout) performances, and gets real about what needs to change heading into a brutal Eastern Conference Semifinal against the Boston Celtics. Expect a mix of strategy, storytelling, and the usual Crisis Corner chaos — including Luka’s defense, Clippers-Nuggets madness, and Halliburton’s dad catching strays online.
Oh, and if you're selling your playoff tickets… they’ve got some words for you.
Timestamps 1:30 – Game 5 & 6 Recap. The vibes at MSG for Game 5. STOP SELLING YOUR SEASON TIX 11:20 – Game 5 takeaways + what needs fixing before Boston 21:15 – Al’s mental state during Game 6 + the rollercoaster win 24:45 – Hack-a-Mitch, foul trouble & using challenges smartly 28:35 – Positive & negative takeaways from the series 31:30 – The Jalen Brunson Crossover + Ra’s Y story 33:20 – Al rates each player's series performance + top tweets 38:45 – Celtics series preview: House divided, tensions rising 41:20 – Al’s keys to victory vs Boston 41:50 – Ra’s prediction and strategic take 49:00 – Why Thibs should be licking his chops 50:30 – Crisis Corner: Luka’s defense, Timberwolves coaching, GSW drama, Nuggets-Clippers G7, and Giannis beef with Halliburton’s dad
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