Jalen Brunson proves he's "that guy" with a clutch 40-point performance to push the Knicks past Detroit into Round 2, but is Tom Thibodeau the coach who can maximize this team's potential? The Game 5 coaching meltdown raises serious questions about Thibs' ability to make adjustments when they matter most.
Around the NBA, the Bucks face an uncertain future after being eliminated by the Pacers. With Giannis watching his championship window potentially closing and Dame Lillard recovering from injury, teams are circling like sharks. Could we see Giannis become available? Meanwhile, Denver looks increasingly dangerous with Jamal Murray heating up and Jokić controlling games like he's running Saturday morning YMCA pickup.
On the diamond, Aaron Judge continues his torrid pace, hitting an astounding .427 in April as the Yankees set MLB history with back-to-back games featuring three consecutive home runs to open the contest. The Mets may have dropped their first home series, but with the best ERA and record in baseball, they remain formidable even without Juan Soto hitting to his full potential.
NFL draft fallout includes the shocking tumble of Shedeur Sanders to the fifth round. Was it NFL teams sticking it to Coach Prime or legitimate concerns about his football IQ? The reports suggest Sanders struggled badly in team meetings, including being unable to draw up plays on command.
For Jets fans, there's cautious optimism that the team finally has a coherent plan. The bar isn't set high – just make the playoffs and end the drought that has lasted through the entire tenure of the recently deceased Pope. With a smashmouth football approach and improved discipline, there's reason to believe this could finally be their year.
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