The guys are back with a vibes check on the Knicks as we hit roughly the 30% mark of the season — and things are trending the right way. Since the last episode, the Knicks have gone 3–0 and now sit at 17–7, holding 2nd place in the East, two games behind Detroit, 2.5 games up on Boston, and comfortably ahead of the play-in pack. Not a bad place to be. We kick things off with some light (and slightly uncomfortable) banter about the new Sean Combs documentary — growing up on Bad Boy records definitely hits different in 2025. On the court, we break down a strong stretch of wins against the Jazz, Magic, and Raptors: Jazz: Business handled. No drama. Magic: A weird noon tip, the Franz Wagner injury, and a game that got closer than it should have — forcing Thibs to bring the starters back with 90 seconds left. Shoutout to Josh Hart literally handing his kids to Mitch Robinson so he could check back in. Raptors: No RJ, road game, still a big win. We get into the Ingram vs. Brunson duel — 31 points vs. 35 — and why Brunson continues to set the tone. That leads to a bigger question: Is it ever okay to lose for rest? We debate whether rest is worth it or if momentum matters more for this team. We also talk about the return of OG, what his presence unlocks, and how important his timing could be with the NBA Cup games looming. We preview Knicks vs. Magic and Spurs vs. Thunder, including how much money players actually make by advancing — and whether financial incentives are enough to make the Cup truly matter. Plus, if Wemby comes back, Spurs–Thunder suddenly becomes must-watch TV. On the rumor mill, we react to chatter about the Knicks potentially reuniting with Donte DiVincenzo or making a move for Jose Alvarado. Al and Ra are firmly on Team Donte, reminiscing about one of the greatest Knicks three-point shots we’ve ever seen. We close things out in Parent Corner. Al announces he’s officially joining the dad club on January 1st, while Ra reflects on his son’s first birthday and offers some very specific advice on what not to say to your wife in the delivery room. Equal parts hilarious and helpful.

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