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Xander Schauffele on PGA Glory, Brian Windhorst, and Celtics Surviving Game 1
The Boston Celtics managed to escape Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals with an overtime win against the Indiana Pacers, but it wasn't exactly a masterclass. After Indiana looked like they had the game gift-wrapped in regulation, a boneheaded turnover led to a Jalen Brown corner three that sent TD Garden into a frenzy. Hank is leaning into the optimism, calling the near-disaster a perfect scenario for a team that often plays with its food.
HankThe Celtics' Game 1 win over the Pacers was a 'wake-up call win,' which is the best kind of win
It was a wake up call win, which are the best types of wake up calls... they overcame, they were stumbling at the end of the fourth quarter, couple of really bad turnovers. Jalen Brown was not playing good in the fourth quarter. And then he came up clutch when it mattered most.
PFT isn't as sold on the Pacers' ability to bounce back from such a monumental collapse. Giving away a game in the final 20 seconds is the kind of thing that lingers, especially when you're staring down the barrel of a Celtics team that usually finds its highest gear after a scare.
PFT CommenterThe Pacers' Game 1 loss to the Celtics is the most demoralizing loss possible
This seems like the most demoralizing loss possible. The Pacers had the game won and they gave it away. And when you give a game away like that in the last like 20 seconds, it feels like even if it goes into overtime, there's nothing good that's gonna happen to you.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne and Bear Swag
Hot Seat/Cool Throne touched on everything from Antonio Brown’s bankruptcy to the terrifying prospect of the NFL moving to electronic first down measurements. Jake brought up the trial for the chain-less system, which immediately triggered PFT. The sticks represent the last bastion of human drama in a world being taken over by technology.
PFT CommenterThe NFL's electronic first down measurement system is bad for the sport because it removes human anticipation
This is bad. And here's why. The chain and the stick is awesome. It gives you another play. It's a free play that you get... the anticipation. That's another stop of them running out... That's what we love about football is the weird shit. If we were starting football from scratch right now, there's no chance in hell there would be three old guys with sticks.
Big Cat also admitted to some deep-seated fears regarding the Chicago Bears. Despite the excitement surrounding Caleb Williams, seeing him in the navy and orange during rookie minicamp triggered some PTSD. It's not the player; it's the weight of the jersey that seems to drain the aura out of every quarterback who enters Halas Hall.
Big CatCaleb Williams lost all his swag the minute he put on a Bears uniform
The minute Caleb Williams put on the Bears uniform and they had him running around as a quarterback, he lost all his swag. He's gotta figure out how to overcome the Bears quarterback uniform. People were tweeting about it like 'this guy's got no swag anymore.' I kind of agree.
Xander Schauffele: Major Champion
PGA Champion Xander Schauffele joined the show fresh off winning the Wanamaker Trophy to discuss the nerves of that final putt on 18 and what it's like having "The Ogre" (his dad) as a lifelong swing coach. Xander even leaned into the chaos of the weekend, noting that the surreal scene in Louisville actually did wonders for Scotty Scheffler’s reputation among the pros.
Xander SchauffeleScotty Scheffler has more street cred now after his arrest
Scotty Scheffler at the top of this mountain... Scotty's from Highland Park in Texas or whatever, he's got more street cred than all of us now. In golf, it's like every other sport you're like 'is he gonna be able to make it?' and now it's like 'oh he's a badass.'
Brian Windhorst and the NBA Landscape
Brian Windhorst stopped by to talk NBA Conference Finals and shared some incredible stories about Anthony Edwards from their time together with Team USA. While everyone is talking about Ant’s scoring, Wendy is obsessed with the kid's willingness to be the face of the league, even in the most high-pressure environments.
Brian WindhorstAnthony Edwards wearing a microphone in Game 7 on the road proves he is fearless
He wore the microphone in game seven. Game seven on the road. I'll take that mic, put it right here. That before the game, he's like 'yeah I'm not worried at all, go ahead and record everything I say.' ... His leadership and his belief, I don't know, maybe he can carry it.
They also touched on the Mavericks' defensive evolution. While the narrative is often centered on Luca's offensive brilliance and Kyrie's shot-making, Windhorst pointed out that their ability to actually stop people is the reason they are four wins away from the Finals.
Brian WindhorstThe Mavericks' team defense is much better than their reputation suggests
They were the number one defensive team for the last six weeks of the season, which is one of the most amazing things that we saw happen... Maverick fans are really pissed off that Luca... didn't get more credit. there was like one game against the Clippers where I was like, 'oh my God, Luca's like making game-changing defensive stops.'
Finally, Wendy laid out the stakes for the favorites in the East. With the path cleared of Giannis and the Nuggets, there are officially zero excuses left for the Green Team.
Brian WindhorstIf the Celtics do not win the title this year, it will be a terrible missed opportunity
If Boston doesn't win, it's a terrible missed opportunity. Because LeBron's not in their way. The Warriors are not in their way. Giannis didn't make it there cause he was hurt. The only team that handled them all year long was the Nuggets... they're gone. It's sitting there in Boston's lap. They gotta take it.
The show wrapped up with a trip down memory lane regarding old computer games like Ski Free and Snake, and a legendary lottery ball drawing where Hank finally proved he has the magic touch.
Never forget that the lottery ball can smell your fear.
