Knicks vs Sixers Seeding Swing Game + The NBA Tanking Problem Gets Out of Control
Podcast: Evan & TikiPublished On: Wed Feb 11 2026
Description: The Knicks and Sixers matchup gets framed as a “regular season game that matters” for one reason: the standings. With New York sitting in the top tier and Philadelphia lurking a few games back, the outcome has real seeding implications, plus the tiebreaker is on the line. The crew debates how much home court should matter, whether the Knicks can still make a run from a lower seed, and why this specific head-to-head feels bigger than most. Then the conversation turns into a full takedown of the NBA’s tanking culture. From blatant late-game lineup shenanigans to teams sitting capable players, the guys argue the league is watching “fake games” night after night. They throw out potential fixes, including flattening lottery odds for all non-playoff teams, and question whether Adam Silver can actually stop teams from gaming the system. The segment also pivots to Mets injury reality, as a caller shares firsthand experience with hamate surgery, prompting a discussion about timelines, rehab, and why comparing everyday recovery to a pro athlete can lead you down the wrong road.
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