VSiN By The Books | April 29, 2026 | Hour 1
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VSiN By The Books kicks off with a high-energy discussion on the latest NBA and NHL playoff action, focusing on the Philadelphia 76ers' dramatic comeback over the Boston Celtics in Game 5, fueled by Joel Embiid's 33-point performance and a dominant fourth-quarter defensive effort. Hosts Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis analyze the implications of Boston's poor three-point shooting (24 of 88 in the series) and the psychological edge the 76ers now hold as they head back to Philadelphia for Game 6. The conversation shifts to the NHL, where the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers both staved off elimination, setting up potential Game 7s, with special emphasis on the Wild’s surprising resilience and the high-octane speed of the matchups. The episode also covers major sports news, including the NBA’s proposed anti-tanking reform expanding the draft lottery to 16 teams and introducing a relegation zone, a move praised as a step toward incentivizing winning. Later segments feature a deep dive into the upcoming Cadillac Championship on the PGA Tour, with expert picks on DraftKings and FanDuel, highlighting Scottie Scheffler, Hideki Matsuyama, and emerging talents like Jacob Bridgman and Aldrick Potgeater as potential dark horses. The show closes with anticipation for the Kentucky Derby, set to be discussed in depth with Mike Beer in the next hour.
Joel Embiid’s 33-point, 8-assist performance in Game 5 gave the 76ers a crucial momentum shift and re-established them as legitimate Eastern Conference contenders.
Boston’s 27% three-point shooting in the series highlights a systemic vulnerability—when their perimeter offense stalls, they struggle to win, even against a healthy opponent.
The NBA’s proposed anti-tanking reform, expanding the draft lottery to 16 teams and introducing a relegation zone, is a bold move to incentivize winning over tanking.
In the NHL, both the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers are poised for Game 7s, with Minnesota’s defensive intensity and speed posing a serious threat to Colorado.
For the Cadillac Championship, Scottie Scheffler and Hideki Matsuyama are top-tier picks due to their elite ball-striking and course fit, while Aldrick Potgeater offers a high-upside, low-cost play for risk-tolerant bettors.
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Opening Highlights: NBA & NHL Playoff Drama
“If they somehow got through this series and did the unthinkable and came back from three, one down... I wonder where they would be overall because the East is that muddled all of a sudden with a healthy Joel Embiid?”
NBA Playoff Analysis: Celtics' Shooting Struggles & 76ers' Momentum
“If their shots start falling, in essence, you are trading threes for twos and you're going to come out on top more often than not.”
NHL Playoff Upsets: Wild, Oilers, and the Road to Game 7
“If this is the Minnesota Wild team that can get this done and plays the way they did yesterday... I think the abs are going to be in for a fight that maybe they didn't even expect.”
NBA Draft Reform & League-Wide Changes
A discussion on the NBA’s proposed anti-tanking reform, which expands the draft lottery to 16 teams and introduces a relegation zone. The hosts praise the move as a necessary step to incentivize winning and restore fan engagement, drawing parallels to the Premier League.
PGA Tour Preview: Cadillac Championship Picks & Strategy
“If you're really looking for somebody, maybe like, dare I say a top 20 that you can get close to eight, nine to one, that might be one other Avenue of approach.”
“If they somehow got through this series and did the unthinkable and came back from three, one down... I wonder where they would be overall because the East is that muddled all of a sudden with a healthy Joel Embiid?”
“The NBA has disclosed to its general managers a new singular anti-tanking reform that's going to expand the draft lottery to 16 teams, flatten the odds, have a relegation zone where the bottom three teams are penalized with fewer lottery balls for the number one pick.”
“If their shots start falling, in essence, you are trading threes for twos and you're going to come out on top more often than not.”
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Jensen Lewis
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Philadelphia 76ers
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Dave Ross
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Boston Celtics
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Jonathan Von Tubble
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NBA
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Joel Embiid
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Minnesota Wild
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Edmonton Oilers
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Cadillac Championship
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