Hour 1: Knicks/Celtics Preview

In this episode of The Michael Kay Show, host Michael Kay dives into the pivotal Knicks-Celtics matchup at Madison Square Garden, framing it as a potential preview of a second-round playoff showdown. With the Knicks locked into a third seed due to a three-game deficit to Boston, Kay emphasizes that their focus should be on securing the top seed in the East and avoiding a first-round upset. He highlights the Celtics' remarkable turnaround without Jason Tatum, crediting Jalen Brown's all-NBA-caliber performance and the team's resilience. Kay also reflects on the Knicks' season, questioning whether the decision to replace Tom Thibodeau with Mike Brown was justified, noting that only a championship would validate the move. He stresses that reaching the conference finals is now the bare minimum for success, with a 50-50 chance of achieving it. The episode also touches on Yankees' early-season struggles, particularly Ryan McMahon’s poor hitting and David Bednar’s overuse in the bullpen, warning against repeating the Mets’ 2025 collapse. Kay concludes with a call for listeners to weigh in on what constitutes a successful season for the Knicks.