The Champs Get Tough in Spurs-Thunder IV. Plus, Tiering the West.

The podcast analyzes the recent NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, questioning if the game lived up to the hype of a budding rivalry. The panel discusses the Thunder's improved physicality and strategic adjustments, particularly Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP-caliber performance against Victor Wembanyama. They debate whether the Spurs have the experience to adjust mid-game against elite teams. The conversation shifts to tiering Western Conference teams, with agreement on the Thunder and Nuggets as top contenders, but uncertainty about teams like the Lakers, Warriors, and Suns. The panel also discusses potential roster moves and the Rockets' need for a point guard to facilitate their offense.