Minnesota Timberwolves

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are doing their Mid-Week Check-In on this Hump Day! Jayson Tatum remains committed to capturing a title and Finals MVP with the Celtics. Plus the NFL teams in the NFC that need to get off to a good start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are in awe of Victor Wembanyama after his performance last night in Game 5 vs. the Timberwolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

San Antonio saw its NBA championship odds shorten following the pivotal Game 5 win over Minnesota.

Rich and the guys debate if the Los Angeles Lakers should prioritize bringing LeBron James back or signing Austin Reaves to a lucrative extension, and react to Spurs C Victor Wembanyama taking in to the Timberwolves in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semi after getting ejected in San Antonio’s Game 4 loss to Minnesota. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Rich discuss LeBron James’ uncertain future with the Lakers and why he’s never been fully embraced by fans in Los Angeles, why the Philadelphia 76ers fired GM Daryl Morey and what’s next for Philly’s front office, the likelihood BYU’s AJ Dybantsa goes #1 overall to the Washington Wizards in the NBA Draft, and the first week of the new WNBA season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game in these playoffs than they did during the regular season -- one of the largest differentials in NBA history.

SVP and Stanford Steve are at Aronimink in Philly to preview the PGA Championship with David “Gordo” Gordon and discuss the top storylines of the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Thunder took care of the Lakers with ease, and the Knicks also swept the Sixers, giving SVP more and more confidence it’ll be New York in the Finals. But Steve still likes a certain team’s chances to make it. Will it be the Spurs or Wolves vs. the Thunder? The guys take a look at the series and share their thoughts on what could be the deciding factors. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Carolina’s dominance, the Avs game four win, why the guys are rooting for Montreal and more. Finally, Gordo joins to give his double hammers, FRLs, winners and other prop bets ahead of the PGA Championship. Yes, there’s Patrick Cantlay hate, Cam Young love and a double hammer that disgusted the Big Man. | SVPod Approximate Timecodes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Live from Aronimink (3:16) Wizards got the No. 1 pick - who should they take? (10:00) Knicks-Sixers series reaction (13:00) Is it New York’s year? (16:00) Does CLE or DET stand a better chance vs. NYK? (17:00) Thoughts on the Lakers’ officiating frustrations (18:30) OKC crushed the Lakers (22:06) What will decide the Spurs-Wolves series? (27:36) SVP loves David Brent (29:10) Stanley Cup Playoffs reaction (30:40) Avs bounce back in game 4 (32:00) Lots of Big Texas shoutouts in Philly (32:52) Gordo joins the show (33:35) Double Hammer track record (36:40) Gordo’s best work week of the year (38:40) Gordo’s FRLs (41:40) Gordo’s Top 20s (46:20) Gordo’s Winners (49:46) Gordo’s prop bets (51:52) DOUBLE HAMMERS (53:00) Notable guys not on the card (54:46) Steve & SVP’s favorites to win (59:50) Final PGA Championship thoughts (1:01:10) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards struck a defiant tone with his team facing elimination after a Game 5 loss to the Spurs, saying nobody on the squad is "too worried."

Two days removed from his first career ejection, Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks to fuel a Game 5 rout, putting the Spurs one win away from the Western Conference finals.

— Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing...