Hr3 - Hawks' Resilient Win & Steve Koonin's Outlook

The episode opens with a fiery analysis of the Hawks' narrow 109-108 victory over the Knicks in Game 3, highlighting the team's resilience, clutch performances, and defensive intensity. Hosts Dukes and Bell praise the Hawks' heart, particularly Jalen Brunson's toughness despite injury, Nikhil Alexander-Walker's pivotal third-quarter surge, and the defensive lockdown by Dyson Daniels on Jalen Brunson. They criticize the Knicks' late-game collapse, poor execution, and lack of poise, calling them 'soft' and 'gutless'—a stark contrast to the Hawks' grit. The hosts also celebrate the electric atmosphere at State Farm Arena, with record attendance and overwhelming fan support, calling it 'Hawks fever'—a genuine cultural moment for Atlanta. Later, Hawks CEO Steve Koonin joins the show, confirming the team's momentum, praising C.J. McCollum's leadership, and expressing excitement about the team’s identity and fan engagement. The episode also covers the NFL Draft, with highlights on the Rams’ 13th pick, Ty Simpson, and the controversial selection of Reuben Bain by the Buccaneers. A viral video of a lifted Chevy Silverado crushing a Lamborghini in Orlando adds a wild, humorous note. Finally, the hosts look ahead to Game 4, emphasizing the need to maintain home-court advantage and keep the pressure on the Knicks.