The Herd with Colin Cowherd
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PodcastThe Herd with Colin Cowherd
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Jason reacts to the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons squaring off in a battle of young NBA Finals contenders. He breaks down how Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle affected the game on both ends of the floor, Cade Cunningham's up-and-down game, and what Detroit needs to take the next step. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet . #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Tuesday. Quick one today: one game, big stakes. Spurs rolled into Detroit and took control. If you’re new, hit subscribe and drop mailbag questions for Friday.
Q: Why was this a real measuring stick? A: Detroit came in with the league’s most impressive resume and San Antonio was riding nine straight wins in a crowded West.
Q: What strangled the Pistons’ half court? A: Victor Wembanyama shut the door at the rim in every coverage, and Steph Castle hounded Cade Cunningham into jumpers; Detroit managed a tiny half‑court output even with plenty of putbacks.
Q: Is Cade’s rough night a bigger red flag? A: Not for me; first live reps against Wemby’s unique geometry plus Detroit’s poor spacing meant clogged lanes and no clean reads.
Q: Could more shooting have fixed it? A: When Detroit leaned into shooters, they bled on defense as Castle and De’Aaron Fox went right at those targets, and the bench went cold from deep anyway.
Q: So what should Cade add? A: More surgical short‑range scoring and foul pressure, the kind of tight‑space craft that lets you keep your best defenders on the floor and live in transition; think of how Shai’s mid‑range and free throws steady Oklahoma City.
Q: How did the Spurs score on a top defense? A: Solid half‑court process, drive‑and‑kick trust, and shooters who fire through contests; Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie punished help all night.
Q: Any scheme details worth flagging? A: Constant guard‑big actions that force tough choices—check Wemby on the roll or give up a catch‑and‑shoot—plus sharp cuts and real screens; that organization is why they’re a top half‑court outfit.
Q: What popped from the young core? A: Castle’s poise and feel—two‑foot power, paced pick‑and‑roll reads, clean lobs and skips—led to a game‑high assist night, and Wemby still stacked points on rolls, putbacks, and high inbounds while completely owning the defensive paint.
Q: Any Pistons bright spots or concerns? A: Jalen Duren was a wrecking ball with power finishes and a poster, while Duncan Robinson’s cold shooting in a bruising game is a small worry.
Thanks for riding along. Big slate tonight—Oklahoma City in Toronto among others—and we’ll break it all down tomorrow. See you then.
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