The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz

This episode of Alley Oop has EVERYTHING — chaos, controversy, and some of the wildest NBA moments right now.

From Jaylen Brown going viral with his unexpected “nerd squad”…
to fans calling out Victor Wembanyama and the refs…
to Knicks fans going FULL chaos mode…

Juju and Trysta break it all down — and it gets messy fast.

Are refs actually favoring Wemby… or are fans overreacting to his insane blocks? Why is Jaylen Brown trending for something completely off-court?
And what is going on with Knicks fans right now??

What We Get Into:

Jaylen Brown’s viral Twitch stream + the “nerd squad” moment

Victor Wembanyama’s blocks — are refs letting him get away with TOO much??

Knicks fans going FULL chaos mode and taking things too far

JR Smith caught in the madness + Knicks vs Sixers fan tension

Jalen Brunson leading the Knicks — can they actually make a run?

Joel Embiid battling through injuries (appendix drama) — can he carry the Sixers?

Anthony Edwards & the Wolves — statement performance

Cade Cunningham and the Pistons — are they finally turning a corner?

Celtics & Coach Mazzulla — what’s really going on in Boston?

The saddest Swag Surf you’ll ever see

From Ant and the Wolves making noise…
to Embiid trying to carry everything…
to Wemby sparking real controversy…
to Knicks fans turning games into full-blown events…

This episode is pure NBA drama, analysis, and comedy.

Tap in and let us know:

Are refs actually favoring Wemby?
Is Jaylen Brown just being himself… or is this getting weird?
And are Knicks fans officially out of control??
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"What do you think the point spread is?"



Today's Against the Spread presents a challenge for Zas: Will he be willing to claim the Lakers won't win *a* game against the Thunder?
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"My heart is full of hate."

Michelle Beadle is worried about her Spurs after their loss in Game 1, but she still believes they can beat the Thunder. She also has strong takes on Amin's Pulitzer Prize, LeBron James and the Lakers, the Met Gala, and Rudy Gobert's potential psychological advantage over Wemby. Plus, is it boring to be hot?
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"It's my honor to address the galactic senate..."



Pablo Torre tells us about the emotions he felt when he found out about his Pulitzer Prize and who he told first, explains to the crew what's next in his reporting on Aspiration, Steve Ballmer, and the Los Angeles Clippers, gives his opinion on Mortal Kombat II, and stuffs Jeremy in a locker.
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"What matters more: sports or your relationship?"



Ben Stiller missed the Knicks game for the Met Gala, while Chalamet snubbed the latter for the former, but what were the best looks from the night? Plus, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves took down Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs despite Wemby's 12 blocks. Should we be surprised? Should the Spurs be panicked?
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