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Wizards win the Lottery + Wemby ejected; Wolves win

May 11, 2026

Summary

Dave DeFore, S. Baraheni, and Zena Kata discuss the Knicks sweeping the Sixers, highlighting Karl-Anthony Towns’ playmaking surge. They analyze the Wolves’ win over the Spurs, focusing on Victor Wembanyama’s ejection and Anthony Edwards’ performance. The hosts also break down the NBA Draft Lottery, with Washington landing the No. 1 pick, and preview upcoming series involving the Pistons, Cavaliers, and Thunder.

Topics discussed

Sponsors and Intro WNBA Highlights and Banter Knicks Sweep Sixers Analysis Sixers Offseason and Embiid Future Wolves vs Spurs: Wemby and Edwards Ad Break NBA Draft Lottery Results Cavs vs Pistons Preview and Outro Closing Sponsors
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