THE HERD - Hour 3 - More on the NBA Finals

The Herd with Colin Cowherd dives deep into the NBA Finals, spotlighting the San Antonio Spurs' dominance in Game 3 and the psychological toll of the New York Knicks' home-court pressure. The episode reveals a startling imbalance: when Victor Wemby is on the floor, the Knicks shoot just 39%—a damning statistic that underscores his defensive impact. Hosts dissect how Stephon Castle, a defensive standout often overlooked, has become a game-changer by locking down Jalen Brunson, and they argue that the Knicks’ overreliance on Brunson in the fourth quarter is a fatal flaw. Beyond basketball, the show confronts a cultural reckoning: the media's obsession with doom-and-gloom narratives, from college football's 'death' to the 'crisis' of athlete gambling. The hosts challenge the idea that Brendan Sorsby’s 9,000 bets were a systemic threat, pointing out the average bet was just $2 and that addiction—not criminality—was the real issue. They draw parallels to historical scandals like Tim Donaghy’s, arguing that the media amplifies moral panic while ignoring the far more dangerous, victimless crimes like drunk driving. The episode ends with a call to rethink what we label as 'crisis'—and who truly bears the cost.