# NBA Playoff Analysis: Knicks Sweep, Spurs-Timberwolves & Pistons-Cavs Trading Blows, NBA Lottery Reaction - Optimism In Chicago? (Episode 523)

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Podcast: [Establish The Run NBA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/establish-the-run-nba-1028137)
Published: 2026-05-11T22:13:00+00:00
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Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer and Austin Yamada return from a jam-packed weekend of NBA Action to discuss the four Conference Semi-Finals series, including the Knicks dominant sweep of the 76ers, Oklahoma City outclassing the Lakers and two series still up in the air. The gang also take a brief look at the results of the NBA Lottery, including whether it's time to be optimistic about the Bulls again

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